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At least five migrants, including a child, died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from an area near the French town of Wimereux on Tuesday, police said.
French authorities said a total of 112 people were on board the vessel, and 47 people were rescued so far after the accident.
"After hitting a sand bank, the boat made it back out to sea. A crush then appears to have happened on board the overcrowded boat, leading to several casualties," AFP quoted a local official as saying.
A search operation is still underway.
(With input from agencies)