Channel Crossing: At least six people dead and dozens rescued as migrant boat capsizes

At least six people have died and dozens of others have been rescued after a migrant boat crossing the English Channel capsized.

A vast rescue operation was launched at around 4am UK time as dozens of boats tried to make the crossing at the same time, local officials say. A total of seven ships and a helicopter are involved in ongoing search and rescue efforts.

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