At least 12 migrants have died and two others are missing after their boat capsized while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to England, in what has become the deadliest incident of the year. The French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin confirmed the casualties and stated that several others were injured, with emergency services mobilized for rescue efforts off the coast of Wimereux. The mayor of Le Portel noted that the boat's bottom had 'ripped open,' leading to the disaster. As the search continues, over 50 people have been rescued, while more migrants have arrived in Dover amidst an ongoing crisis of dangerous crossings. This incident highlights the increasing peril of such journeys, with 2024 already seeing at least 19 deaths prior to this event. Advocacy groups are calling for a comprehensive approach to address the rising death toll in the Channel, indicating that enforcement alone is insufficient.