Fr3 régions - Vincent Dupire, le 14 décembre 2022
incident grave dans la Manche,
d'importants moyens déployés pour une opération de secours
Une importante opération de secours est déployée depuis ce mercredi matin 6h dans la Manche pour un "incident" impliquant une "petite embarcation", terme généralement utilisé pour qualifier les bateaux de fortune à bord desquels les migrants se rendent au Royaume-Uni.
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The gardian - 14décembre 2022 - 12h02
Four people confirmed dead in Channel crossing attempt
Four people are confirmed dead after trying to cross the Channel early on Wednesday morning, according to a government statement.
A UK government spokesperson said:
At 0305 today, authorities were alerted to an incident in the Channel concerning a migrant small boat in distress. After a coordinated search and rescue operation led by HM Coastguard, it is with regret that there have been four confirmed deaths as a result of this incident, investigations are ongoing and we will provide further information in due course. This is a truly tragic incident. Our thoughts are with the friends and families of all those who have lost their lives today.
Government sources told the Guardian that there may be further casualties. Earlier, we reported 43 people were rescued during an ongoing major search and rescue operation off the coast of Kent.