An Indian national while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to the UK died on Sunday (Oct 27), after the vessel he was on deflated "immediately after leaving the beach".

This marks the third fatal incident in the region within the past ten days, French authorities confirmed.

"The vessel, which was in very poor condition, deflated immediately after leaving the beach," at around 5:30 am (0430 GMT) said the local prefecture in a statement.

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The man, an Indian national, as per AFP, started his journey from Tardinghen beach in Pas-de-Calais.

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However, according to officials, the vessel quickly deflated shortly after setting off at around 5:30 am local time.&nbsp;

Although some passengers managed to swim back to shore, the man "of Indian nationality, around 40 years old, was in cardio-respiratory arrest" and could not be resuscitated, said the prefecture.

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The death adds to a rising toll on this dangerous route. According to the report, at least 56 migrants died in 2024 while trying to reach Britain from France—a record number with two months remaining.&nbsp;

Just last Wednesday, two men and a woman lost their lives when their boat sank near the port city of Calais. The week before that, a four-month-old infant drowned after another boat disintegrated.

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On Friday, three more migrants were hospitalised with injuries and hypothermia, as attempts to cross the Channel continued despite worsening conditions.&nbsp;

Axel Gaudiant, coordinator for migrant aid group Utopia 46 in Calais, attributed these fatalities to existing migration policies and said,&nbsp;"We can't bear any more of this migration policy. As far as we're concerned, that's what's responsible" for the deaths.

The UK and France have long cooperated on measures to curb these illegal crossings in small boats. However, the high numbers persist, with over 29,000 migrants having reached the UK by boat since the beginning of 2024, according to the British Home Office.

(With inputs from agencies)

An Indian national while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to the UK died on Sunday (Oct 27), after the vessel he was on deflated "immediately after leaving the beach".

An Indian national while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to the UK died on Sunday (Oct 27), after the vessel he was on deflated "immediately after leaving the beach". This marks the third fatal incident in the region within the past ten days, French authorities confirmed. "The vessel, which was in very poor condition, deflated immediately after leaving the beach," at around 5:30 am (0430 GMT) said the local prefecture in a statement. What happened? The man, an Indian national, as per AFP, started his journey from Tardinghen beach in Pas-de-Calais. Also read | Infant dies, 65 rescued in migrant boat disaster off French coast However, according to officials, the vessel quickly deflated shortly after setting off at around 5:30 am local time. Although some passengers managed to swim back to shore, the man "of Indian nationality, around 40 years old, was in cardio-respiratory arrest" and could not be resuscitated, said the prefecture. Rising death toll The death adds to a rising toll on this dangerous route. According to the report, at least 56 migrants died in 2024 while trying to reach Britain from France—a record number with two months remaining. Just last Wednesday, two men and a woman lost their lives when their boat sank near the port city of Calais. The week before that, a four-month-old infant drowned after another boat disintegrated. Also read | Child 'trampled to death' on asylum seekers' Channel crossing boat, says French minister On Friday, three more migrants were hospitalised with injuries and hypothermia, as attempts to cross the Channel continued despite worsening conditions. Axel Gaudiant, coordinator for migrant aid group Utopia 46 in Calais, attributed these fatalities to existing migration policies and said, "We can't bear any more of this migration policy. As far as we're concerned, that's what's responsible" for the deaths. The UK and France have long cooperated on measures to curb these illegal crossings in small boats. However, the high numbers persist, with over 29,000 migrants having reached the UK by boat since the beginning of 2024, according to the British Home Office. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian migrant dies attempting English Channel crossing as boat deflates

Four migrants have died while trying to cross the English Channel on an inflatable boat from France to the UK, French authorities said Friday.

The migrants' vessel capsized and punctured off the coast of Boulogne-sur-Mer, in northern France, the prefecture responsible for the region said in a statement. Sixty-three people were rescued by the French coast guard.

The prefecture said a French navy patrol boat spotted the overcrowded vessel early Friday as it deflated off the French coast. Several people were “drifting in the water while others were still clinging to the broken rubber dingy," the statement said.

Navy vessels, a fishing boat and a Navy helicopter joined the effort. Survivors were brought to the shore in Boulogne to receive medical attention and temporary shelter, the statement also said.

Migrants trying to reach the UK&nbsp;risk drowning as they try to cross the busy English Channel, often aboard crowded, unseaworthy boats.

French maritime officials responsible for the Channel and the North Sea have warned anyone who plans to cross the Channel to reconsider due to the many risks involved in the perilous journey. The channel is one of the busiest waterways in the world, with more than 600 commercial ships sailing through it daily, officials said, adding that weather conditions are often difficult due to strong winds that prevail 120 days a year.

"It's dangerous even when the sea seems calm," they said in a statement.

Friday's tragedy in the channel comes amid a continuing flow of people making the journey to the UK&nbsp;The latest figures from Britain’s Home Office, which deals with immigration issues, show that 419 people made the journey across the Channel from France to the UK&nbsp;in six boats on Tuesday, taking the provisional total for 2024 to date to 14,058.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, who took over earlier this month after the Labour Party’s election victory, has launched a Border Security Command designed to crack down on people-smuggling gangs orchestrating the crossings. A commander for the new entity has not yet been appointed.

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“The further loss of life in the Channel...is truly awful. My thoughts are with all those affected,″ Cooper wrote. “Criminal gangs are making vast profit from putting lives at risk. We are accelerating action with international partners to pursue and bring down dangerous smuggler gangs.”

The leader of Britain's anti-immigrant Reform UK party, Nigel Farage, underscored the pressure to address the issue in a post on X Friday.

“The new government had better start moving fast,” he said.

Last month, British authorities rescued 80 migrants at sea after a small boat got into difficulty while crossing the English Channel from France.

An estimated 30,000 people made the crossing in 2023, according to UK&nbsp;government figures.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Four migrants have died while trying to cross the English Channel on an inflatable boat from France to the UK, French authorities said Friday. The migrants' vessel capsized and punctured off the coast of Boulogne-sur-Mer, in northern France, the prefecture responsible for the region said in a statement.

Four migrants have died while trying to cross the English Channel on an inflatable boat from France to the UK, French authorities said Friday. The migrants' vessel capsized and punctured off the coast of Boulogne-sur-Mer, in northern France, the prefecture responsible for the region said in a statement. Sixty-three people were rescued by the French coast guard. The prefecture said a French navy patrol boat spotted the overcrowded vessel early Friday as it deflated off the French coast. Several people were “drifting in the water while others were still clinging to the broken rubber dingy," the statement said. Navy vessels, a fishing boat and a Navy helicopter joined the effort. Survivors were brought to the shore in Boulogne to receive medical attention and temporary shelter, the statement also said. Migrants trying to reach the UK risk drowning as they try to cross the busy English Channel, often aboard crowded, unseaworthy boats. French maritime officials responsible for the Channel and the North Sea have warned anyone who plans to cross the Channel to reconsider due to the many risks involved in the perilous journey. The channel is one of the busiest waterways in the world, with more than 600 commercial ships sailing through it daily, officials said, adding that weather conditions are often difficult due to strong winds that prevail 120 days a year. "It's dangerous even when the sea seems calm," they said in a statement. Friday's tragedy in the channel comes amid a continuing flow of people making the journey to the UK The latest figures from Britain’s Home Office, which deals with immigration issues, show that 419 people made the journey across the Channel from France to the UK in six boats on Tuesday, taking the provisional total for 2024 to date to 14,058. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, who took over earlier this month after the Labour Party’s election victory, has launched a Border Security Command designed to crack down on people-smuggling gangs orchestrating the crossings. A commander for the new entity has not yet been appointed. Also read: UK crossbow attack: Man suspected of killing 3 women formally arrested “The further loss of life in the Channel...is truly awful. My thoughts are with all those affected,″ Cooper wrote. “Criminal gangs are making vast profit from putting lives at risk. We are accelerating action with international partners to pursue and bring down dangerous smuggler gangs.” The leader of Britain's anti-immigrant Reform UK party, Nigel Farage, underscored the pressure to address the issue in a post on X Friday. “The new government had better start moving fast,” he said. Last month, British authorities rescued 80 migrants at sea after a small boat got into difficulty while crossing the English Channel from France. An estimated 30,000 people made the crossing in 2023, according to UK government figures. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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