"A taxi boat sinking occurred today. The situation is still being assessed and remains subject to change, according to local French authorities in Calais."
"Rescue efforts are underway on Thursday morning after the incident off the coast of Boulogne, between the beaches of Equihen and Ecault, south of Calais."
"Over the past three years, crossings in the Channel have increased, with 41,472 people arriving in the UK by small boat in 2025."
"Between 1 January and 26 March 2026, a total of 4,441 people crossed the English Channel by small boat from France, which is 33% lower than the number who had reached the UK by this point in 2025."
Four individuals have died after a taxi boat sank off the coast of northern France. Local authorities in Calais reported that rescue efforts are currently underway following the incident near Boulogne. The situation is still being assessed and may change. Over the past three years, the number of crossings in the Channel has increased significantly, with 41,472 people arriving in the UK by small boat in 2025. However, crossings in early 2026 have decreased by 33% compared to the same period in 2025, possibly due to rough weather conditions.
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