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French authorities say 4 people have died trying to cross the Channel
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- French authorities said four people have died while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to Britain in small boatsS1
- French officials said the people had died in two separate incidents off its coast overnight.S2
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French authorities say 4 people have died trying to cross the Channel
French authorities said four people have died while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to Britain in small boats
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Four people die trying to cross Channel in small boats
French officials said the people had died in two separate incidents off its coast overnight.
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Published Jul 30, 2026
What to know
- French authorities said four people have died while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to Britain in small boatsS1
- French officials said the people had died in two separate incidents off its coast overnight.S2
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