Two women die trying to cross Channel from France
- 27-Sep-2025
LILLE, France: Two women died overnight while trying to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said Saturday, adding that some 60 others had been rescued. The incident occurred south of the beaches of Neufchatel-Hardelot, when about 100 people were trying to get to the UK on a makeshift boat. About 60 people “are currently […]
Several migrants’ die in Channel crossing attempt: French authorities
- 15-Sep-2024
LILLE, France: Several migrants died overnight Saturday to Sunday while trying to cross the Channel from France to England, French regional authorities said, less than two weeks after the deadliest such disaster this year. “Several migrants lost their lives,” the Pas-de-Calais prefecture said, without specifying the number of victims. Maritime authorities said Saturday that numerous […]