Major operation under way after Channel incident

A search and rescue operation has been launched in the Channel following an incident involving a small boat off the coast of Kent

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said the coastguard was working with the RNLI, Royal Navy, Border Force, French navy and Kent Police to look for the boat, while an air ambulance has also been sent to the scene.A spokesperson added:"We have sent Dover, Dungeness, Hastings and Ramsgate RNLI lifeboats and Deal, Dungeness and Folkestone coastguard rescue teams, along with the coastguard area commander."A fishing vessel in the area is also assisting in the rescue.

"HM Coastguard will continue to safeguard life around the seas and coastal areas of the UK, working with search and rescue resources in the area. If a vessel needs search and rescue assistance, HM Coastguard will continue to respond to all those in need."

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