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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Four Dead As Migrant Boat Sinks In Channel
Caption: Four Dead As Migrant Boat Sinks In Channel. Four people have died after a migrant dinghy sank in the English Channel off northern France. The boat, carrying around 30 people, got into difficulty near the coast south of Calais. Local officials said the victims included two men and two women. Rescue teams launched an operation as authorities warned the death toll could rise. Prosecutors have opened an investigation into the incident. Smugglers are increasingly using so-called “taxi boats” to pick up migrants along the coast. More than 4,700 migrants have crossed the Channel so far this year, according to UK data. The crossings continue to fuel political debate, including support for Nigel Farage’s anti-immigration stance. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Immigration,migrants,boat,English Channel,death,Calais,rescue,operation,taxi boats,victims,incident,UK,Nigel Garage,crossings
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