Four people die trying to cross Channel in small boats
Summary
Four people died while trying to cross the English Channel in small boats, according to French officials. One man died when a boat capsized near France’s northern coast, and three others were found dead on another boat launched from Dunkirk.Key Facts
- A man in his 30s or 40s died after a boat capsized near Hardelot on Wednesday night.
- A one-year-old child and six others were injured in the capsizing incident.
- Three people were found dead on a small boat near Dunkirk on Thursday morning.
- Hundreds of people crossed the Channel into the UK on Wednesday despite these dangers.
- Between January and mid-July 2026, over 12,000 people crossed the Channel by small boat.
- Small boats have become the most common way for people to enter the UK illegally since 2020.
- Many who arrive by small boat claim asylum, which allows them to stay while their claims are processed.
- At least 84 people died trying to cross the Channel in 2024, highlighting the high risks of these journeys.
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