Two Women and a Child Perish in Tragic Channel Crossing Attempt

Two women and a child died during a failed English Channel crossing. French authorities confirm the incident occurred on Saturday morning.

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September 28, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Paris, France — Two women and a child lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to the United Kingdom, according to French officials.

The incident occurred early Saturday morning off the northern coast of France, where a makeshift vessel carrying multiple migrants capsized or encountered severe difficulties. Rescue teams found the two women in cardiac arrest but were unable to revive them, as reported by the Pas-de-Calais prefecture.

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A couple and their child were also affected by hypothermia and were taken to medical facilities for treatment. The tragic event highlights the ongoing risks faced by migrants attempting dangerous crossings through the narrow waterway between the two nations.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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