Two women die on migrant boat attempting to reach the UK from France
Summary
Two young women died while trying to cross from northern France to the UK in a small boat with about 82 people. The boat’s engine failed, it drifted, and eventually ran aground near Neufchatel-Hardelot, where the victims were found dead inside.Key Facts
- The two women who died are believed to be around 20 years old and of Sudanese origin.
- The boat left northern France at night but had engine trouble and drifted at sea.
- Seventeen people were rescued and taken to the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer.
- The boat carrying the remaining 65 people ran aground on a beach, where two women were found dead.
- Several passengers were injured and taken to hospital, including some with burns.
- French authorities are investigating and will interview survivors to find out who organized the crossing.
- This is the third deadly incident at the French-British border in just over a month.
- France and Britain recently signed a three-year deal to strengthen security and reduce migrant crossings.
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