Several People Have Died Trying To Cross The English Channel From France, Authorities Say

Summary

• Tragic incident of failed English Channel crossing from northern France resulted in several fatalities
• Rescue operation underway with survivors taken to a sports hall in Ambleteuse
• French coast guard and navy rescued 200 people, observing 18 boat departure attempts on Saturday
• Over 43 migrants have died or gone missing attempting to cross to the U.K. this year