Two women and a child die after boat capsizes in English Channel
Three migrants, two women and a child, have died trying to cross the English Channel after their mega-dinghy capsized off the coast of northern France. According to the Pas-de-Calais prefecture, there were 105 people on board the vessel, which it described as a “water taxi”, when it capsized at around 10.30am local time. "The situation is still being assessed and remains subject to change. State…
A boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of northern France, resulting in the tragic deaths of three individuals - two women and a child. The vessel, described as a "water taxi" by the Pas-de-Calais prefecture, was carrying 105 people when it overturned around 10:30am local time. The exact circumstances leading to the capsizing are still under investigation and subject to change.
State services and rescue teams have been fully mobilized to manage the situation, with emergency services being contacted by the passengers aboard the boat. A rescue ship reached the port of Calais mid-morning and began disembarking the survivors. As of this year's tally, 22 people have lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to the UK.
The incident follows the UK government's announcement of plans to reintroduce a legal resettlement scheme, specifically targeted at Afghan women and girls, and Palestinians. This scheme, suspended since 2021, is set to be revived by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
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