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Tragedy as two die after migrant boat with 50 people onboard sinks in the English Channel
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10/23/2024 04:45 AM
TWO people have died after a migrant boat “with 50 on board” sank in the Channel.
The tragedy unfolded this morning off the coast of Sangatte, close to Calais, when around 50 migrants fell into the water shortly after 8am.
Dover-Calais cross Channel services have been experiencing delays of up to two hours due to the ongoing rescue operation in Calais Port.
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