Four die as boat capsizes in English Channel during migrant crossing attempt to the UK from France
FOUR people have died after a boat capsized in the English Channel during a migrant crossing attempt from France to the UK.
The French coastguard confirmed the deaths this morning following the tragedy late last night.
A spokesperson said 63 migrants had been rescued during a crossing attempt overnight.
Four people were found unconscious and could not be saved by emergency services.
The death toll is not final and could be revised upwards, La Voix du Nord reports.
At least fifteen people have died while crossing the Channel so far this year.
More to follow.