Several migrants die trying to cross Channel, reports say

Several migrants have died while trying to cross the English Channel, it has been reported.

According to French media, eight people are believed to have died after the incident off the coast of Ambleteuse in the Pas-de-Calais region of northern France overnight.

It comes less than two weeks after 12 migrants died when their boat sank trying to cross the Channel.

A pregnant woman and six children were among those killed in the incident on September 3, with up to 65 people rescued off the coast of Cap Gris-Nez.

More than 30 people have died in Channel crossings so far this year.

On Saturday, French maritime authorities said more than 200 people were rescued in the Channel in a 24-hour period from Friday to Saturday.

Published: 15/09/2024 by Radio NewsHub