Three people dead, including a child, in attempt to cross Channel to UK
Three people, including a child, died after an inflatable boat carrying 105 migrants overturned off the coast of northern France. Despite calm sea conditions, the incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by those attempting to cross the English Channel to reach the UK.
Why it matters
The tragedy underscores the persistent humanitarian crisis and the risks associated with irregular migration routes across the English Channel.
People rescued from the dinghy were supported by emergency services in Calais./Getty Images People rescued from the dinghy were supported by emergency services in Calais./Getty Images Immigration and asylum Three people dead, including a child, in attempt to cross Channel to UK Dozens also reported injured after inflatable boat carrying 105 people gets into trouble off northern France
Prefer the Guardian on Google A child was among three people who died and dozens of others who were injured while attempting to cross the Channel on Monday, French authorities have said.
France’s maritime police said it received a distress call in the early hours from an inflatable dinghy carrying 105 people that had run into trouble in calm seas.
The vessel had reportedly overturned, killing a 10-year-old and two women. The three passengers were treated on board but were later confirmed dead by an emergency medical team flown out by helicopter.
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