Two migrants die attempting Channel crossing to Britain

Two migrants died portion attempting to transverse the English Channel from France to Britain overnight from Sunday to Monday, portion 2 women sustained burns and were taken to hospital, French authorities said.

The 2 deceased migrants, who were successful their 30s and 40s, died during the attempted crossing.

Two women besides suffered extended burns and were transported to hospital. Authorities said their injuries were not life-threatening.

La Voix du Nord, a determination paper successful bluish France, reported that the burns whitethorn person resulted from a chemic absorption involving petrol and seawater.

French prosecutors person opened an probe to found the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

The latest incidental comes little than a week aft 3 people, including a 10-year-old child, died during different attempted Channel crossing.

According to reports, astatine slightest 24 migrants person present died on the Franco-British maritime borderline since the opening of the year.

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