Seven-Year-Old Girl Drowns in Migrant Boat Capsizing

The tragic incident off the coast of northern France marks the third fatal English Channel crossing attempt this year.

A seven-year-old girl drowned after a small boat carrying 16 migrants capsized in northern France.
The boat was attempting to cross the English Channel from France to the UK.
The girl's parents, along with three more of their children and other passengers, were taken to a hospital in Dunkirk.
This incident marks the third fatal English Channel crossing attempt in 2024.
Migrant crossings remain a contentious issue between Britain and France, with efforts to reduce them ongoing.