Child among three killed off French coast in Channel crossing attempt
Summary
Three people, including a child, died while trying to cross the English Channel from France to the UK in an inflatable boat. French maritime police rescued the other 102 people on board after receiving a distress call near Wissant, northern France.Key Facts
- The boat was an inflatable dinghy carrying 105 people attempting to reach the UK.
- The incident happened in calm seas off the coast of Wissant, a village in northern France.
- The term "taxi boat" is used for small boats that pick up migrants near the beach.
- All passengers who survived asked for rescue and were taken to safety; the boat did not sink.
- Rescued people were brought to the port of Calais in mid-morning.
- At least 29 migrants died crossing the Channel last year, with over 41,000 attempting the journey.
- Both France and the UK have agreed to strengthen efforts to stop these crossings with more resources.
- A recent UK proposal to use the navy to stop migrant boats caused disagreement with France due to legal concerns.
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