Four people have died after a small boat sank in the Channel between France and Britain, according to French local authorities.
The dead were identified by officials as two men and two women.
In a brief statement, local authorities in Calais said: “A taxi-boat sinking occurred today. The situation is still being assessed and remains subject to change.”
Officials said the response was ongoing and that the picture could change as more information became available.
The incident is the latest reported loss of life in the Channel, where crossings in small boats continue to pose serious risks. The authorities did not immediately provide further details about the boat, the people on board or the circumstances of the sinking.
French officials said the situation was still under assessment.
