Lille, France, Dec 29, 2024 (AFP) - Three die in clandestine Channel crossing attempt

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2024-12-29

Three migrants died on Sunday in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France to Britain, taking this year's casualty toll from failed clandestine crossings to a confirmed 76. The boat that was to take the migrants ran into trouble near Bleriot-Plage, a public beach in Sangatte close to the French Channel port of Calais, at around 6:00 am (0500 GMT), an emergency services source said. Several people fell into the water after clashes broke......

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