Nearly 160 migrants rescued in the English Channel after their boat catches fire

One hundred and fifty-seven migrants were rescued on Tuesday off Boulogne-sur-Mer.

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Their boat caught fire during an attempt to cross to the UK.

No casualties have been reported so far, according to French authorities.

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