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Three people found dead on small boat in Channel crossing attempt

The Guardian World Thursday 30 July 2026, 10:42 UTC By PA Media 1 min read

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Group of migrants found unresponsive off coast of Dunkirk while attempting to reach UKThree people have died while trying to reach the UK on a small boat after one of the busiest days for Channel crossings this year. The group of migrants were found dead on a boat off the coast of Dunkirk on Thursday morning, the French coastguard said.

Group of migrants found unresponsive off coast of Dunkirk while attempting to reach UK

Three people have died while trying to reach the UK on a small boat after one of the busiest days for Channel crossings this year.

The group of migrants were found dead on a boat off the coast of Dunkirk on Thursday morning, the French coastguard said.

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