Four die as boat capsizes in English Channel during migrant crossing attempt to the UK from France

FOUR people have died after a boat capsized in the English Channel during a migrant crossing attempt from France to the UK.

The French coastguard confirmed the deaths after a boat capsized in the Channel.

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A spokesperson said 63 migrants had been rescued during a crossing attempt overnight.

The deaths were first reported by the French newspaper La Voix Du Nord and the broadcaster BFM TV, who cited local authorities.

More to follow.