Lifeboats were launched shortly after 3am.
A number of fatalities are feared after an incident involving a small boat off the coast of Kent on Wednesday morning.RNLI lifeboats were launched from Dover at 3.07am, followed by vessels from Ramsgate and Hastings.
I am very saddened to hear that lives are feared to have been lost following a small boat tragedy in the English Channel this morning.Dover MP Natalie Elphicke said: “I am very saddened to hear that lives are feared to have been lost following a small boat tragedy in the English Channel this morning.
A spokesman said: “We are aware of an incident in UK waters and all relevant agencies are supporting a co-ordinated response.
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