Migrant crisis continues in English Channel: 173 rescued from boat with engine fire

The ongoing migrant crisis in the English Channel saw a dramatic rescue operation after a boat carrying 173 people caught fire. The vessel, attempting to cross from France to England, experienced an engine fire, forcing an emergency response.

French coast guard teams quickly arrived at the scene and successfully rescued all 173 migrants from the burning boat. The rescued individuals were transported to the French port town of Boulogne-sur-Mer. Among them, 11 people were reported to have sustained minor injuries.

Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident. As part of this investigation, one Egyptian national has been arrested in connection with the event. French officials stated that the boat had departed from France during the night. The number of people rescued from this single vessel marks a record for the highest number of migrants apprehended in one boat in the Channel.