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Eight migrants die in Channel crossing attempt

Latest tragedy means 46 migrants have lost their lives attempting to reach British shores so far this year
The overcrowded vessel had 59 people on board from Eritrea, Sudan, Syria, Afghanistan, Egypt and Iran, says French official
More than 22,000 migrants have arrived in England by crossing the Channel since the beginning of this year, say officials

By AFP · 16 September 2024