Tragedy in Northern France as Migrant Boat Capsizes, Resulting in a 7-Year-Old Girl\'s Death

Published: 03 March 2024 at 14:10

Politics

A seven-year-old girl drowned after a migrant boat capsized in northern France while attempting to cross the Channel to the UK. The boat, carrying 16 migrants, was overloaded, and the girl\'s family members were among those rescued and taken to hospital. The incident highlights the dangers faced by migrants crossing the Channel in small boats, with recent fatalities and incidents prompting scrutiny on the issue.

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English Channel: Girl, 7, dies after boat capsizes near Dunkirk in France

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