World · 28 September 2026

Child and two women die in English Channel dinghy incident on Monday

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Three people died and several others were hurt after a migrant boat got into trouble off the French coast near Calais on Monday morning. French authorities said a 10-year-old child and two 30-year-old women were among the dead, likely from "crushing" on the crowded boat. Following the incident, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood requested an immediate examination by the Border Security Command.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 September 2026 at 12:42

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