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Four Migrants Die After Dinghy Capsizes in English Channel, French Coastguard Confirms

Jul 12, 2024, 07:05 AM

Four migrants have died after their dinghy capsized while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to the UK. The incident occurred overnight from Thursday to Friday, according to French media La Voix du Nord and BFM TV, citing local state authorities. The French coastguard confirmed the deaths, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by migrants attempting the perilous journey. This tragedy adds to the growing number of people attempting to cross the Channel, with more than 14,000 people having made the journey so far this year.