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157 people rescued after boat engine catches fire in the English Channel

4 August 2026 · in 80 words

157 people rescued after boat engine catches fire in the English Channel

The vessel's condition worsened very quickly during a crossing on Tuesday morning, triggering a large emergency response in a French maritime zone. A French Navy helicopter, two British Border Force ships and an RNLI lifeboat all helped bring the passengers to safety. Fifty-four people boarded UK vessels, while the rest were taken to Boulogne-sur-Mer by French rescue crews later that afternoon.

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