Sixty-five people were rescued, but authorities were unable to revive a baby found unconscious. At least 52 migrants have died trying to cross the channel this year, authorities say, marking a six-year high.

Sixty-five people were rescued, but authorities were unable to revive a baby found unconscious. At least 52 migrants have died trying to cross the channel this year, authorities say, marking a six-year high.

Officials said the overloaded boat carrying migrants started sinking off the coast of Wissant in northern France.

The boat was found to be heavily loaded with migrants and some were in the water when the rescue team arrived on Thursday evening.

A child has died after a migrant boat got into difficulty in the English Channel on Thursday evening, French maritime authorities have said.

French officials said 65 people were rescued after the boat capsized in the water, but a baby tragically died. An investigation has been opened, authorities added

A total of 97 people were rescued by a passing cargo ship and were being taken to the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete, authorities said.