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Overloaded Migrant Boat Capsizes in the English Channel, Killing Six

An overloaded migrant boat carrying Afghan migrants capsized off the French coast in the English Channel near Sangatte in the early hours of Saturday, killing six Afghan men and leaving around 59 survivors rescued. French and British rescue crews continued searching for two missing people, while authorities interviewed survivors about the circumstances of the sinking.

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  • around 59 survivors rescued Maldives Republic The incident resulted in the confirmed deaths of six people and the rescue of around 59 survivors.

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  • 65 or 66 estimated people on board Maldives Republic Survivor interviews suggest there may have been as many as 65 or 66 individuals on the boat.

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  • 23 survivors survivors transported to Dover by UK crews Maldives Republic UK rescue crews transported 23 survivors to Dover, while a French vessel brought 36 individuals to Calais, according to Premar.

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  • 36 individuals survivors transported to Calais by French vessel Maldives Republic UK rescue crews transported 23 survivors to Dover, while a French vessel brought 36 individuals to Calais, according to Premar.

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  • approximately 600 tankers on the English Channel Maldives Republic It accommodates approximately 600 tankers and 200 ferries each day.

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  • 200 ferries per day ferries on the English Channel Maldives Republic It accommodates approximately 600 tankers and 200 ferries each day.

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