A major search and rescue operation is underway in the English Channel after a small boat “incident” in French waters.
A Government spokesperson said French authorities are leading the response and investigation.
A helicopter from the UK coastguard that took off from Lydd airbase in Kent was asssiting in the search, tracking data showed.
A UK Government spokesperson said: “We can confirm there has been an incident in the Channel involving a small boat in French waters.
“French authorities are leading the response and investigation. We will not be commenting further at this stage.”
Tracking data showed a UK coastguard helicopter patrolling the Channel (Photo: flightradar24.com)
In January, five migrants died in French waters while trying to cross the Channel after a boat carrying roughly 70 people, overturned.
(This story is being updated)
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