Scores rescued after fire on boat in English Channel
A boat caught fire in the English Channel early Tuesday morning while carrying migrants who were attempting to travel from France to Britain. More than 150 people were rescued by authorities.
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French and British teams rescue 157 migrants after a boat engine fire in the Channel
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French and British teams rescue 157 migrants after a boat engine fire in the Channel
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Dinghy carrying 157 people capsizes in Channel after engine catches fire
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