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Two women die while trying to cross Channel in small boat
French officials said engine failure left 82 people adrift, and 17 were rescued after two women died and three others were critically ill.
- On Sunday, two Sudanese women in their 20s died after their boat carrying 82 people suffered engine failure and ran aground at Neufchatel-Hardelot, regional government official Christophe Marx confirmed.
- This incident occurs as France and Britain implement a new three-year, £662m security deal last week, with the Home Office stating the agreement focuses on 'targeting and detaining' individuals on the coast.
- Around 17 passengers were rescued at sea and taken to Boulogne-sur-Mer, while 16 others were hospitalized with injuries ranging from moderate to serious; Marx stated survivors are 'being treated and will be interviewed by border police to determine who is responsible.'
- French authorities have opened an investigation to confirm the victims' nationalities and identify organizers of the crossing, interviewing survivors to understand the engine failure circumstances.
- At least eight people have died attempting Channel crossings this year, following 29 deaths in 2025 and 41,472 arrivals recorded last year, underscoring persistent risks despite enhanced enforcement.
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Several people were also seriously injured.
·Denmark
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The deceased are believed to be two women in their twenties from Sudan. According to local authorities, there were too many people on their boat.
·Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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A ship that ran aground off the northern coast of France has caused tragedy. Two young women have died and several others have been injured.
·Budapest, Hungary
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