At least 10 migrants died on Tuesday after the vessel they were in capsized on its way across the Channel from France to Britain, La Voix du Nord newspaper reported, with a major operation underway to rescue over 50 people.
A French coast guard spokesperson earlier said 10 people were in a critical condition.
The British coast guard did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In a sign of the severity of the situation, CNews television said outgoing French...