Two women die while attempting Channel crossing from France to UK

Two women, believed to be in their 20s and from Sudan, died after a boat carrying 82 people ran aground near Neufchatel-Hardelot while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to the UK. The boat encountered engine trouble and drifted before being rescued; 17 people were saved, while the victims were found dead inside the vessel. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges of managing migrant crossings in the region, as both France and the UK face rising immigration concerns.

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