Two women die in attempted Channel crossing from France to UK

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 3, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Society & Lifestyle
Two women die in attempted Channel crossing from France to UK

Two women, believed to be from Sudan, died while attempting to cross the Channel in a small boat carrying 82 people. The boat began to drift after the engine failed to start. The victims were found dead inside the boat, likely crushed or asphyxiated due to overcrowding. An investigation is underway to determine who is responsible for this crossing.

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