London Info · Aug 4, 2026
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A boat carrying 157 migrants caught fire while attempting to cross the English Channel early on Tuesday, triggering a major rescue operation involving French and UK authorities. French coastguard vessels, a Navy helicopter, two UK Border Force ships and an RNLI lifeboat rescued everyone on board, with no fatalities reported. The overcrowded vessel's engine is believed to have caught fire in French waters, highlighting the continuing dangers of Channel crossings. *Join London Info for Immediate Updates from London's Jewish Communities.* To Join *LondonInfo Status* https://wa.me/+447471241799?text=Signup To Join a *LondonInfo News Group* https://chat.whatsapp.com/LDBLGUbAkA505NNbwAE6QJ
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