More than 150 migrants rescued after dinghy capsizes in English Channel

A dinghy carrying 157 migrants has capsized in the English Channel after its engine caught fire at sea.

They were rescued from the water by French vessels aided by two British Border Security Command boats and a RLNI lifeboat, and are being taken to Boulogne-sur-Mer, French authorities said.

A Maritime and Coastguard Agency told ITV News: "A vessel caught fire earlier this morning whilst in the French search and rescue region. UK vessels and a lifeboat are assisting."

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