Three individuals, including two children, are believed to have died from being crushed at the bottom of a migrant-carrying boat in the English Channel. French authorities confirmed the tragic incident off the coast of Pas-de-Calais, with the victims likely succumbing to the weight of the overcrowded vessel, which was transporting 38 people. Prosecutor Laurent Touvet disclosed the heartbreaking details during a press briefing, attributing the deaths to smugglers.
The bodies of the deceased were recovered early Wednesday morning after the distressing event. The prosecutor’s office issued a statement expressing sorrow over the loss of three lives and the potential disappearance of three others in the same incident, emphasizing the culpability of smuggling networks. The authorities vowed to combat these illicit activities.
Acknowledging the collaborative efforts of law enforcement, emergency responders, and local officials, the prosecutor’s office commended the swift response in aiding the survivors of the shipwreck. Meanwhile, reports emerged of three individuals missing following another maritime mishap nearby.
Recent revelations indicate that unethical smugglers are resorting to sedating children before facilitating their perilous journeys across the English Channel. The unfolding tragedies underscore the dangers faced by migrants seeking passage to the UK through illegal means.
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