Four people found dead on small boats after trying to cross Channel

Three women and a man died off coast of France after attempting to reach UK Four people have died while trying to reach the UK in small boats after one of the busiest days for Channel crossings this year. Three women were found dead on a boat off the coast of Dunkirk on Thursday morning, the French coastguard said. Continue reading...

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Four migrants die after trying to cross English Channel

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French officials said the people had died in two separate incidents off its coast overnight.

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Guardian Published 30 July 2026

Four people found dead on small boats after trying to cross Channel

BBC Published 30 July 2026

Four people die trying to cross Channel in small boats

French officials said the people had died in two separate incidents off its coast overnight.

Sky Published 30 July 2026

Four migrants die after trying to cross English Channel

Four migrants have died after trying to cross the English Channel - a day after one of the busiest days for crossings this year.

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