Three dead, including child, in Channel crossing attempt
A 10-year-old child and two 30-year-old women were on board the boat - which was carrying 105 people.
In a tragic incident off the coast of northern France, a mega-dinghy capsized, resulting in the deaths of two women and a child attempting to cross the English Channel. The vessel, carrying 105 people, including the deceased, was classified as a "water taxi" by the Pas-de-Calais prefecture. The incident occurred around 10.30am local time on Monday.
According to the Maritime Prefecture of the English Channel and the North Sea, some passengers had already alerted emergency services to request rescue, and were being attended to. A rescue ship reached the port of Calais midmorning, where individuals were debarking. This year, to date, 22 individuals have succumbed to their efforts to cross the English Channel from France to the UK.
The recent tragedy coincides with the UK government's plans to establish a new legal pathway for refugees, with emphasis on Afghan women and girls, as well as Palestinians. British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is also poised to reintroduce the suspended UK resettlement scheme, which was halted since 2021.
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