Today: 24 August 2025
13 August 2023
2 mins read

6 die after boat carrying migrants capsizes in English Channel

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne in a tweet stated that her “thoughts are with the victims” of the migrant boat that sank…reports Asian Lite News

Six people died and two people could still be missing after a boat carrying migrants capsized in the English Channel, CNN reported citing authorities.

Testimonies of survivors revealed that 65 or 66 people were on board the boat which sank, according to local French authorities. The local French authorities said that more than 20 people were taken to Dover by British authorities.

Local mayor Franck Dhersin shared an image of some of the migrants who had been rescued aboard a rescue boat, CNN reported.

While sharing the image on Twitter, Franck Dhersin stated, “Here is another catastrophe off the coast of Calais/Wissant with several drowned migrants. One day, we will have to stop simply recording the number of deaths in the Channel and the Mediterranean.”

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne in a tweet stated that her “thoughts are with the victims” of the migrant boat that sank.

Elisabeth Borne tweeted, “I salute the commitment of the rescue teams mobilized around the (French Navy) who saved around fifty shipwrecked people,” adding that French secretary of state for the sea, Herve Berville, is heading to the scene.

Taking to her official Twitter handle, UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman said that her thoughts and prayers are with those affected in the boat capsize incident.

She tweeted, “My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the tragic loss of life in the Channel today. This morning I spoke with our Border Force teams who have been supporting the French authorities in response to this incident.”

The English Channel is one of the world’s busiest waterways, CNN reported. As per the news report, human traffickers overload vessels and deaths are common in the choppy seas. French authorities have increased patrols and are taking other measures after the UK in March agreed to send hundreds of millions of euros annually to Paris.

According to government figures, 755 migrants were detected crossing the channel to the UK on Thursday. The figure is the highest recorded in a single day in 2023, CNN reported. As of this week, 100,000 migrants have crossed the Channel since 2018, including around 16,000 in 2023, according to figures. (ANI)

ALSO READ-Afghans largest cohort as English Channel migrants cross 100k mar

Previous Story

UK announces new funding to deal with ‘pro-Khalistan’ extremism

Next Story

China urges Philippines to ease South China Sea tensions

Latest from -Top News

‘FAMINE’

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says living situation in Gaza can be described as “famine”…reports Asian Lite News United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the word “famine” could be used to

Ban Coal Exports to Israel

More than 100 pro-Palestine activists launched protests on Thursday in three major South African cities, calling on the government to ban coal exports to Israel…reports Asian Lite News Pro-Palestine activists are pictured

US sanctions more ICC judges

Washington hits at The Hague with fresh sanctions on four ICC judges and prosecutors, including French and Canadian officials, over probes targeting Israel and US actions abroad….reports Asian Lite News The United

UAE Wows Osaka!

The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka celebrates its three millionth visitor, blending culture, innovation, and hospitality in an immersive showcase of heritage, sustainability, and forward-looking global vision….reports Asian Lite News The

MBS & Sisi talk ties, Palestine

The two leaders reviewed the historic and strategic relations between Riyadh and Cairo and explored new ways to bolster cooperation…reports Asian Lite News Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister HRH Mohammed bin
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Lebanese migrants increases by 346 percent in 2021

The number of Lebanese migrants increased by 346 percent to

Libya arrests 541 illegal migrants

Libyan authorities have arrested 541 illegal migrants in the city