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Woman Dies in Overcrowded Boat Crossing Channel Near Calais
Jul 28, 2024, 10:13 AM
A woman has died while attempting to cross the English Channel from northern France to Britain. The incident occurred on Saturday night when a small boat, carrying more than 70 migrants, got into difficulty near Calais, off the coast. This marks the seventh such death since mid-July and the 23rd this year. The French maritime authority, Premar, confirmed the death, noting that the boat was overloaded. The woman was reportedly crushed on the overcrowded vessel before it continued its journey. Dozens were rescued in the latest attempt to cross the Channel.
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