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7mo ago

Four Migrants, Including Child, Die in English Channel Crossing

French authorities report tragic loss of life amid record migrant crossings and vow to intensify crackdown on smuggling networks.

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DOVER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Migrants arrive at Dover Port after being picked up by a Border Force vessel in the English Channel on September 21, 2024 in Dover, England. Migration to the UK continues via small boat crossings over the Channel from France. The issue will be high on the agenda for the political parties during conference season. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • A two-year-old child was reportedly trampled to death on an overcrowded boat during an English Channel crossing attempt.
  • Three adults also died in separate incidents involving small boats attempting to reach the UK from France.
  • French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau condemned the smuggling gangs, attributing the deaths to their dangerous operations.
  • Saturday marked the busiest day of the year for Channel crossings, with nearly 1,000 migrants reaching the UK.
  • Efforts to combat people smuggling are being intensified, with the UK and France pledging stronger cooperation and law enforcement actions.