140 migrants in one small boat intercepted in English Channel, Sky News understands

Around 140 migrants in a single small boat have been intercepted in the English Channel, Sky News understands.

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140 migrants in one small boat intercepted in English Channel, Sky News understands

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Sky Published 6 September 2026

140 migrants in one small boat intercepted in English Channel, Sky News understands

BBC Published 6 September 2026

140 migrants in single dinghy rescued in English Channel

They were transferred onto two lifeboats and taken to shore in the UK.

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