Coverage dated September 14, 2024

Several people have died trying to cross the English Channel from France, authorities say

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Authorities say several people have during a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from northern France. A rescue operation is underway Sunday morning, and survivors of the tragedy have been taken to the sports hall in the northern town of Ambleteuse, according to a statement from the prefectu…

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Several people have died trying to cross the English Channel from France, authorities say (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Authorities say several people have during a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from northern France. A rescue operation is underway Sunday morning, and survivors of the tragedy have been taken to the sports hall in the northern town of Ambleteuse, according to a statement from the prefectu…

  2. NBC News

    A least 8 people have died trying to cross the English Channel, French authorities say (opens NBC News)

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    At least eight people died during a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from northern France, French maritime authorities said Sunday.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    France: Eight die in attempted Channel crossing – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Eight people on a boat trying to cross from France to England have died after the vessel got into difficulties. Almost 50 people have died so far this year attempting the perilous journey, French authorities say.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    France: 8 die in attempted Channel crossing – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Eight people on a boat trying to cross from France to England have died after the vessel got into difficulties. Almost 50 people have died so far this year attempting the perilous journey, French authorities say.

  5. Washington Times

    At least 8 people have died trying to cross the English Channel, French authorities say (opens Washington Times)

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    At least eight people died during a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from northern France, French maritime authorities said Sunday.

  6. Al Jazeera

    Eight people die while attempting to cross English Channel to the UK (opens Al Jazeera)

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    About 20 people have lost their lives in two weeks while making the perilous journey on overcrowded boats.

  7. Herald Bulletin

    Several people die crossing English Channel from France (opens Herald Bulletin)

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    Authorities say several people have during a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from northern France. A rescue operation is underway Sunday morning, and survivors of the tragedy have

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