FOG BLOG WORLD NEWS LOG: MIGRANT SHIP SINKS OFF ENGLISH COAST 4 KILLED BUT MANY RESCUED!

At least 4 dead after boat carrying migrants sinks in English Channel Fatalities come just a day after government announced new measures to deal with increased crossings British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed sorrow on Wednesday after four people died following an incident involving a small migrant boat in the English Channel between Britain and France.

"I'm sure the whole House will share my sorrow at the capsizing of a small boat in the Channel in the early hours of this morning and the tragic loss of human life," Sunak told Parliament.

"Our hearts go out to all those affected and our tributes to those involved in the extensive rescue operation."

A small boat carrying around 40 migrants sunk off the southeastern coast of England in freezing temperatures, the BBC reported earlier in the day.

Britain's government and emergency officials confirmed that an incident was ongoing, with lifeboats, helicopters and rescue teams working with the French and British navies to respond to an event that occurred at around 3:40 a.m.

"We are aware of an incident in U.K. waters and all relevant agencies are supporting a co-ordinated response," a government spokesperson said. The government later confirmed four had died.