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Baby Dies, 65 Rescued After Migrant Boat Capsizes in English Channel

Oct 18, 2024, 07:30 AM

A baby has died after a boat carrying migrants capsized in the English Channel, French authorities have said. The incident occurred off the coast of Wissant on Thursday evening. Sixty-five people were rescued following the sinking of the overloaded vessel. This tragedy adds to the increasing number of deaths in Channel crossings, with at least 52 people having died so far this year attempting the perilous journey. French and British rescue services responded to the emergency, highlighting the ongoing challenges of migrant crossings in the region.