Two killed and 16 injured in attempted channel crossing from France to U.K.

Name: Two killed and 16 injured in attempted channel crossing from France to U.K.
Start: 2026-05-03T10:23:21.000Z
Location: Boulogne-sur-Mer

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A tragic incident occurred as two people were killed and 16 others injured when an attempted channel crossing from France to the U.K. went awry. A French maritime vessel successfully rescued 17 individuals, while those still aboard a makeshift boat faced peril.

🇫🇷 Location: Boulogne-sur-Mer — Sources: 1 — First seen: 2026-05-03 — Last seen: 2026-05-03

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Two killed and 16 injured in attempted channel crossing from France to U.K.
The Hindu — 2026-05-03