Four migrants die in Channel crossings off French coast

Four people died while attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats in two separate incidents off the French coast overnight, French officials said. Three women were found dead on a boat off Dunkirk on Thursday morning, the French coastguard said. The deaths came after one of the busiest days for Channel crossings this year.

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Guardian 6h ago

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 people die trying to cross Channel in small boats

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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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