An 18-year-old from Sudan and two other Sudanese men have been arrested on immigration offenses after a fatal incident in the English Channel.

Five migrants, including a child, perished during a perilous crossing attempt, underlining the ongoing migrant crisis.

The National Crime Agency is interrogating the suspects to dismantle criminal networks facilitating these hazardous journeys.

Rescue efforts on a particularly busy morning led to approximately 100 migrants being saved amidst multiple crossing attempts.

Authorities are actively seeking evidence to prosecute those behind the tragedy, as over 6,000 migrants have reached Britain this year by small boats.

The incident has sparked demands for enhanced cooperation between the UK and France to prevent further dangerous crossings.