Woman Dies While Trying To Cross English Channel

2025-09-10 05:48:18

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) LONDON, Sept 9 KUNA -- A woman has died attempting to cross the English Channel in a boat carrying migrants, according to Kent Police.
The overloaded dinghy suffered what the authorities are describing as a "catastrophic deflation" off the coast of Dover on Tuesday.
The UK Coastguard sent a Border Force vessel, two lifeboats and a helicopter to the scene - and issued a mayday call to other shipping in the area.
The woman was airlifted to Dover, but was pronounced dead, police said.
Several other people were pulled from the water, according to HM Coastguard, which coordinates all maritime search and rescue operations in the UK.
A government spokesperson said: "We are shocked and saddened by this tragic incident. Our immediate thoughts are with all of those who have been affected.
"This latest tragedy underlines the terrible dangers of small boat crossings, and we continue to do everything we can to prevent callous criminals exploiting vulnerable people."(end)
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