Overview
- At least three migrants died and two others are missing after attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats amidst thick fog.
- An estimated 500 migrants were rescued in various operations after setting off from France in poor conditions.
- The incidents are part of a larger trend, with over 2,000 migrants having attempted the crossing in 2024, seeking asylum in the UK.
- French maritime authorities coordinated four rescue operations, involving naval vessels and a helicopter, to assist about 180 people.
- The number of attempted crossings has decreased compared to last year, but nearly 30,000 migrants still reached the UK coast in 2023.