Four Migrants Die in English Channel Crossing

In a tragic incident, four migrants, including a two-year-old child, lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel in overcrowded boats. The child was reportedly trampled to death on a boat carrying up to 90 people, an event that French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau labeled as a 'terrible tragedy.' Retailleau emphasized the culpability of people smugglers, vowing intensified efforts to combat these criminal networks. Despite increased safety measures and international cooperation plans, such crossings have continued to claim lives, with 51 fatalities reported this year. The UK Home Office also confirmed recent arrivals of 395 migrants, underscoring the ongoing crisis in the Channel. French authorities have reiterated the dangers posed by these crossings and the need for safe asylum routes to prevent further loss of life.