society Wissant, France
Three people die in Channel crossing attempt
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Three people died in the Channel crossing incident, according to French authorities.
Three people, including a child, died and dozens were injured after an inflatable dinghy carrying 105 people reportedly overturned off Wissant while attempting to cross the Channel to the UK. Authorities said all passengers were taken into care and the dinghy had not sunk.
2 sourcesThe Guardian, Al JazeeraUpdated
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- 3people
Three people died in the Channel crossing incident, according to French authorities.
2 of 2 sources“Three people, including a child, have died off the coast of France”
- 1people
One child died in the incident.
2 of 2 sources“Three people, including a child, have died”