At least two people dead and 50 rescued off coast of France At least two people have died off the coast of Calais attempting to cross to England, French media is reporting.
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A French Navy helicopter is part of a large-scale rescue operation deployed to a beach at Sangatte near Calais.
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Around 50 migrants have been taken into the care of French humanitarian charity Utopia 56.