Overview

• A seven-year-old girl drowned after a small boat carrying 16 migrants capsized in northern France.
• The boat was attempting to cross the English Channel from France to the UK.
• The girl's parents, along with three more of their children and other passengers, were taken to a hospital in Dunkirk.
• This incident marks the third fatal English Channel crossing attempt in 2024.
• Migrant crossings remain a contentious issue between Britain and France, with efforts to reduce them ongoing.