English Channel

Five migrants die trying to cross the English Channel

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WIMEREUX, FRANCE – An incident off the coast of Wimereux, south of Calais, resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including a child, as they attempted to cross the English Channel, according to French authorities. The Pas-de-Calais prefect’s office reported that a small boat, carrying over 110 people, embarked from Plage des Allemands at Wimereux around 5 a.m. on Tuesday. Despite initially hitting a sandbank, the boat continued its perilous journey to sea. The casualties …

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Boat capsizes killing at least six people

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A tragic incident unfolded in the English Channel early Sunday when a boat carrying migrants capsized, resulting in at least six fatalities. Over 50 individuals were rescued from the perilous situation. The boat was one of many attempting to make the crossing from France to England simultaneously, prompting French authorities to initiate a large-scale rescue operation around 6 a.m. local time. Franck Dhersin, a local mayor, reported that several boats encountered severe difficulties during the …

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