By Canadian Press

Migrant boat seen trying to make an apparent crossing of English Channel a day after 12 people died

Sep 4, 2024 | 2:18 AM

WIMEREUX, France (AP) — Just a day after 12 migrants died in a failed attempted crossing of the English Channel, another boat carrying several dozen people appears to be making another attempt from northern France on Wednesday, seemingly trying to head toward Britain.

Associated Press journalists on a beach in Wimereux, on the northern French coastline and close to the site of Tuesday’s deadly sinking, are broadcasting live video of an inflatable boat carrying people, seemingly migrants, out to sea.

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Migrant boat seen trying to make an apparent crossing of English Channel a day after 12 people died

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