Eight migrants have tragically perished in a boat capsize in the sea in Boulogne-sur-Mer, in the Pas-de-Calais region, while trying to cross from France to England. Local time, the accident happened at roughly 1:00 AM.
About sixty passengers from nations like Iran, Syria, Sudan, Eritrea, and Syria were on board when the ship capsized in the choppy waters. 53 persons were rescued and given medical assistance on the shore by the quick action of the French coastguard. Six of the survivors—including a newborn who is hypothermic—have been admitted to the hospital.
After a similar boat disaster that claimed the lives of 12 migrants, including six children and a pregnant mother, this occurrence is the second fatal tragedy in less than two weeks. Since the Channel continues to be a hazardous path for migrants seeking sanctuary, authorities are continuing to work to prevent these dangerous crossings.