Two women die trying to cross Channel in small boat
Summary
Two women died trying to cross the English Channel from France in a small boat carrying 82 people. The boat ran aground on a northern French beach, and an investigation has started. UK and French officials are working to stop dangerous crossings and migrant smuggling.Key Facts
- The boat ran aground on a beach in northern France on Sunday morning with 82 people on board.
- Two women, about 20 years old and believed to be from Sunda (an area in Indonesia), were found dead inside the boat.
- Three people were seriously injured, and 14 others had moderate injuries.
- The Boulogne-sur-Mer prosecutor’s office is investigating the incident.
- The UK Home Office said it is saddened by the deaths and works with France to stop illegal crossings.
- In the last week, 597 migrants arrived in the UK by six small boats.
- In April, the UK and France agreed on a £662 million deal to send riot-trained police, drones, helicopters, and cameras to stop illegal crossings.
- Over 41,000 people crossed the Channel in small boats in 2025, with UK authorities removing or deporting nearly 60,000 people living illegally.
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