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Two children among three dead in English Channel overnight
Three migrants, including two children, died likely crushed on an overcrowded boat amid ongoing risky Channel crossings; at least 23 deaths recorded this year, authorities said.
- At least three migrants, including two children, have died in two separate attempts to cross the English Channel, according to Prefect Laurent Touvet from the Pas-de-Calais region.
- The tragic incident involved a vessel carrying 38 people, as confirmed by local French media reports.
- In addition, maritime patrols rescued more than 150 migrants during other attempts to cross the Channel early this morning.
- Figures show that over 30,000 migrants have reached the UK in small boats in 2025, indicating a significant increase compared to the previous year.
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Three migrants who were on their way from France to Great Britain died on the English Channel.
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3 Migrants Die and 3 Missing in Channel Crossings
Three migrants have died while trying to cross the English Channel, and another three are believed to be missing, according to French authorities. The incident took place late Sept. 9 off the coast of Pas-de-Calais, the local prefecture posted on X. Two children are believed to be among those who died, according to reports. It comes after a woman was confirmed dead on Sept. 9 by Kent Police after attempting the crossing. Border Force vessels and…
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At least 23 people have died this year on the perilous crossing. Increasingly, migrants are attempting the crossing from France to the UK.
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Total News Sources49
Leaning Left10Leaning Right6Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution41% Center
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources are Center
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L 37%
C 41%
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