Three dead, including child, in Channel crossing attempt
Three people, including a 10-year-old child, have died after a small boat carrying 105 migrants capsized off the coast of Calais, France. French authorities responded to a distress call, but the victims were confirmed dead by medical teams on the scene.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the extreme dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the English Channel.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, File photo of a boat off the coast of Calais in July 2025
A 10-year-old child and two 30-year-old women have died after a small boat that was attempting to cross the English Channel got into difficulty off the northern coast of France, French authorities say.
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