Four people died during two separate boat crossings in the English Channel on July 30, 2026, in incidents off the French coast near Dunkirk and Hardelot. Three women died. A man drowned when his boat capsized.
Six other people were injured in the Hardelot incident, including a one-year-old child. French emergency services responded to both scenes.
Four Migrants Die in English Channel Crossing Attempts
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