Tragically, 5 migrants, including a child lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to Britain in an overcrowded small boat on Tuesday. This devastating incident occurred a few hours after Britain passed a bill aimed at deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda, a measure intended to discourage such perilous journeys.
Tragedy struck as a boat carrying 112 individuals embarked on a perilous journey across one of the busiest shipping lanes globally, resulting in panic among the passengers not far from the shore.
Despite rescuers managing to save 49 people, with four requiring hospitalizations, others remained determined to reach Britain, opting to stay on the boat. As the French coastguard continued its search, hope remained for any remaining survivors.
“A tragedy occurred on a boat overloaded with migrants early this morning. We deplore the deaths of five people, a seven-year-old girl, a woman, and three men,” local prefect Jacques Billant told reporters.
“The engine stopped a few hundred meters away from the shore and several people fell into the water,” Billant said. The coastguard said 58 people had stayed on board. “They did not want to be rescued, they managed to restart the engine and headed towards Britain.” He added.
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