Three dead in English Channel migrant boat incident
A 10-year-old child and two women died after a boat carrying 105 people encountered difficulties off the coast of France.
Quick Look
- A 10-year-old child and two women died on Monday after being trampled on an overcrowded migrant boat crossing the English Channel.
- The vessel, carrying 105 people, departed from Sangatte, France, and requested assistance six kilometres off the coast.
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Why It Matters
The English Channel is a frequent route for illegal migration from France to the UK. Boats often face dangerous conditions due to overcrowding.
A 10-year-old child and two women died on Monday on the treacherous and illegal migration route across the English Channel from France, apparently trampled to death on a packed boat, French authorities said.
The dinghy left the area of Sangatte in northern France at around 5.15am carrying 105 people, local prefect François Xavier Lauch said.
The boat ran into difficulty with its passengers asking for help, authorities said.
They called rescue services at around 8am when they were some six kilometres (nearly four miles) off the coast, Lauch added.
Open Questions
- What is the current condition of the remaining 102 passengers?
- Are there any suspects identified regarding the organization of the crossing?
