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Dinghy carrying 157 migrants capsizes in English Channel after catching fire

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A dinghy carrying 157 migrants capsized in the English Channel after the vessel's engine caught fire during an attempted crossing from France. The incident triggered a major air and sea rescue operation involving both British and French authorities.

Following the capsizing, those onboard were recovered from the water. Some of the rescued individuals are being transported to the French port of Boulogne-sur-Mer for further assistance.

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