Three Migrants Die, Three Missing in Channel Crossing from France

Multiple tragic incidents have occurred as migrants attempt to cross the English Channel from northern France to the UK. French authorities confirmed that three migrants, including two children, died overnight near Pas-de-Calais during one crossing attempt, while another three migrants are missing after a separate attempt, with survivors being rescued in both cases. These tragedies come shortly after a woman died following a catastrophic deflation of a migrant dinghy about 10 miles off Dover, leading to a rescue operation involving UK Border Force and RNLI. French and UK authorities continue to respond with rescue and investigation efforts, emphasizing the dangers posed by smuggler networks exploiting vulnerable people. The number of migrants crossing the Channel has surged, with over 31,000 arrivals in 2025 so far, significantly higher than last year, despite deteriorating weather conditions. Both French and British officials remain determined to combat these perilous crossings and the criminal networks behind them.