Two women die in attempted Channel crossing from France to UK
Summary
Two women from Sudan died while trying to cross the English Channel from France to the UK in an overcrowded boat. The boat carried 82 people; it broke down and drifted before running aground on a French beach where the women were found dead inside.Key Facts
- The boat left northern France overnight carrying 82 people, including two Sudanese women believed to be in their 20s.
- The boat’s engine failed, causing it to drift until it ran aground near Neufchatel-Hardelot, France.
- The women died from crushing or lack of air due to overcrowding inside the boat.
- Seventeen people were rescued at sea and taken to Boulogne-sur-Mer port.
- Thirteen passengers have moderate injuries; three have serious injuries including burns.
- Police will interview survivors to find out who organized the crossing.
- The deaths are part of ongoing risks migrants face crossing the Channel, with at least 29 deaths in the region so far this year.
- The UK is funding France with up to £660 million to boost border security and reduce Channel crossings.
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