Tragic Migrant Boat Sinking in English Channel Claims Three Lives

The incident raises the 2024 death toll to 55, marking the deadliest year for Channel crossings as overcrowded boats continue to risk lives.

A migrant boat carrying nearly 50 people sank in the English Channel, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including a 40-day-old infant.
French authorities launched a rescue operation after spotting a life jacket, rescuing 46 people while continuing to search for others possibly lost at sea.
The year 2024 has seen a significant increase in fatalities during Channel crossings, with at least 55 confirmed deaths so far, according to the UN's International Organisation for Migration.
Authorities highlight the increasing danger of these crossings due to overcrowded and unsuitable boats, often carrying triple the intended capacity.
Calls for safer migration routes intensify as governments face criticism over their handling of the crisis and efforts to dismantle people-smuggling networks.