Eight migrants die in Channel crossing attempt
The latest tragedy means 46 migrants have lost their lives attempting to reach England from France so far this year, a regional official said, up from 12 in 2023. The French and British governments have sought for years to stop the flow of migrants, who pay smugglers thousands of euros per head for the passage on overloaded inflatable dinghies. A police source told AFP the accident occurred shortly after the vessel embarked. Regional prefect Jacques Billant said the incident happened at around... Читать дальше...