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Migrant dinghy sinks in English Channel off France, 4 people die

A boat carrying more than 40 people ran into trouble early in the morning, with two men and two women dying in the waters. Crossings are building up after the winter lull, but the sea temperatures are slower to rise. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesApr 9, 2026, 11:23 AM
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DWApr 9, 2026, 11:23 AM

Migrant dinghy sinks in English Channel off France, 4 people die

A boat carrying more than 40 people ran into trouble early in the morning, with two men and two women dying in the waters. Crossings are building up after the winter lull, but the sea temperatures are slower to rise.

The Straits TimesApr 9, 2026, 7:51 AM

Four dead after migrant dinghy sinks in English Channel off northern France

The boat was carrying about 30 people, a local mayor said.

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