Indian Migrant Dies as Boat Deflates in English Channel Crossing

The tragic incident marks the deadliest year for Channel crossings, with 57 deaths reported so far in 2024.

A 40-year-old Indian man died of cardiac arrest after the inflatable boat he was on deflated shortly after departing from Tardinghen, France.
The deflation occurred early Sunday morning, forcing all passengers to swim back to shore; not all had life jackets.
This incident is part of a series of recent tragedies, including the deaths of three migrants last week and a four-month-old baby earlier this month.
French authorities have recorded an increase in attempted Channel crossings due to improved weather conditions, with many efforts thwarted by police.
The UK Home Office reports that 29,578 migrants have crossed the Channel this year, already surpassing the total for 2023.