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Belfast Telegraph
19-05-2025
- General
- Belfast Telegraph
Person dies after small boat carrying 62 migrants breaks up in English Channel
A person has died after an "overloaded" small boat carrying 62 people sank while they tried to cross the Channel overnight, French authorities said. The Maritime Prefect of the Channel and the North Sea said 62 people were pulled from the water after the boat broke up. The French assistance and rescue intervention tug (RIAS) Abeille Normandie recovered 50 people, while the RNLI recovered two people and the Border Force Ranger nine people. All those rescued were transferred to the Abeille.
Euronews
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
One dead and scores rescued after migrant boat sinks off French coast
One person died overnight after a small boat carrying migrants across the Channel ran into difficulties, French authorities said on Monday. The 'overloaded' boat sank off the coast of the northern French town of Boulogne-sur-Mer, according to the Maritime Prefect of the Channel and the North Sea. During the rescue operation, a French Navy helicopter spotted an unconscious person in the water. They were later declared dead by a medical team onboard the French tug Abeille Normandie. More than 60 others survived after being pulled from the water, including a mother and child who were airlifted to hospital in France. The Abeille Normandie recovered 50 people, while two British boats — a Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) vessel and a UK Border Force boat — rescued a further 11. In the seven days to Saturday, 1,125 migrants reached the UK on small boats after crossing the Channel, which is one of the busiest waterways in the world. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised to clamp down on people smugglers who facilitate small boat crossings. Last week, Starmer caused controversy by warning that the UK risked becoming an 'island of strangers' unless more was done to cut immigration numbers. His comment followed the anti-immigration Reform UK party's victory in local elections on 1 May.
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Tragedy as migrant dies after ‘overloaded' boat tried crossing Channel with mum and child among 62 pulled from water
The death is the 10th fatality in the Channel so far this year SMALL BOAT HORROR Tragedy as migrant dies after 'overloaded' boat tried crossing Channel with mum and child among 62 pulled from water A MIGRANT has tragically died after a small boat sank while trying to cross the Channel overnight. The Maritime Prefect of the Channel and the North Sea said 62 people were pulled from the water after the 'overloaded' boat broke up. The French assistance and rescue intervention tug (RIAS) Abeille Normandie recovered 50 people, while the RNLI recovered two people and the Border Force Ranger nine people. All those rescued were transferred to the Abeille. A French Navy helicopter assisting in the search spotted an unconscious person in the water, French authorities said. They were pulled from the water by the RNLI crews but declared dead by the medical team on board the French tug. Among the survivors was a child and his mother who were suffering hypothermia and airlifted to hospital in Boulogne-sur-Mer. The others were dropped off at Boulogne-sur-Mer quay and taken care of by the land rescue services. The French coastguard warned of the dangers of crossing the Channel, saying the stretch of water is one of the busiest in the world, with more than 600 merchant ships passing through every day. More than 12,000 people have already made the journey this year, putting 2025 on course to be a record year for crossings. A UK Government spokesman said: 'We can confirm there has been a tragic incident in the Channel involving a small boat in French waters which has resulted in the loss of one life. '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. Our thoughts are with those affected.' The death is the 10th fatality in the Channel so far this year.
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Tragedy as migrant dies after ‘overloaded' boat tried crossing Channel with mum and child among 62 pulled from water
A MIGRANT has tragically died after a small boat sank while trying to cross the Channel overnight. The Maritime Prefect of the Channel and the North Sea said 62 people were pulled from the water after the The French assistance and rescue intervention tug (RIAS) Abeille Normandie recovered 50 people, while the RNLI recovered two people and the Border Force Ranger nine people. A French Navy helicopter assisting in the search spotted an unconscious person in the water, French authorities said. They were pulled from the water by the RNLI crews but declared dead by the medical team on board the French tug. Among the survivors was a child and his mother who were suffering hypothermia and airlifted to hospital in Boulogne-sur-Mer. Read more on News The others were dropped off at Boulogne-sur-Mer quay and taken care of by the land rescue services. The French coastguard warned of the dangers of crossing the Channel, saying the stretch of water is one of the busiest in the world, with more than 600 merchant ships passing through every day. More than 12,000 people have already made the journey this year, putting 2025 on course to be a record year for crossings. A UK Government spokesman said: 'We can confirm there has been a tragic incident in the Channel involving a small boat in French waters which has resulted in the loss of one life. Most read in The Sun '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. Our thoughts are with those affected.' The death is the 10th fatality in the Channel so far this year. 1 A migrant has died after a small boat sank while trying to cross the Channel overnight Credit: AFP
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Migrant dies crossing Channel as mother-and-child among 62 people pulled from water
A migrant trying to cross the Channel has died after an 'overloaded' boat broke up overnight. French authorities say 62 people were pulled from the water, including one person who was unconscious. They were tragically declared dead by medics on board a French assistance and rescue intervention (RIAS) tug Abeille Normandie. READ MORE: Vegan family left feeling 'sick' during meat loving neighbours' BBQ issue stern note READ MORE: 'His massive mistake has destroyed our family...' A child and his mother were among the dozens who survived the incident, officials say. Both were found to be suffering with hypothermia before being airlifted to hospital in Boulogne-sur-Mer. The others were dropped off at Boulogne-sur-Mer quay and taken care of by the land rescue services. The Maritime Prefect of the Channel and the North Sea confirmed the incident this morning (May 19). RIAS recovered 50 people from the water, while the RNLI recovered two people and the Border Force Ranger nine people. All those rescued were transferred to the Abeille. A French Navy helicopter which assisted in the search spotted the unconscious person in the water. The French coastguard warned of the dangers of crossing the Channel, saying the stretch of water is one of the busiest in the world, with more than 600 merchant ships passing through every day. --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
