More than 150 migrants saved from burning boat in English Channel
French coastguard officials have rescued migrants stranded on a burning boat in the English Channel.
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The French rescue ship Minck following its participation in a rescue operation in the English Channel (AFP: Sameer Al-Doumy)
French coast guards have rescued more than 150 migrants from a burning boat in the English channel.
There have been no reported causalities, while a spokesperson for the British government said the incident highlights "the terrible dangers of small boat crossings".
British Prime -Minister Andy Burnham says he will be "relentless" in curbing small boat arrivals.
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