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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.
- Three people, including two children, died in a migrant boat incident in the English Channel, according to regional prosecutor Laurent Touvet.
- The three victims were likely crushed at the bottom of a boat carrying 38 people, with bodies recovered around 5 a.m. local time.
- Additionally, three people were reported missing in a separate incident, while a third boat carrying 115 people was rescued without reports of injuries.
- Authorities blamed smuggler networks for the tragedy, noting the dangers faced by migrants, especially children, during crossings.
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Three migrants who were on their way from France to Great Britain died on the English Channel.
·Germany
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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…
·New York, United States
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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.
·Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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