One person dies in Channel crossing attempt near Gravelines

One person dies in Channel crossing attempt near Gravelines

French and British coastguards rescued a further 71 people who had tried to cross in an overcrowded dinghy on Wednesday

A person has died trying to cross the Channel to reach Britain in an overcrowded dinghy, French officials have said.

A further 71 people were rescued after the vessel deflated off Gravelines on France’s northern coast on Wednesday, the regional maritime police authority said in a statement.

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