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Two migrants died while attempting to cross the English Channel in the UK

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  • August-11-2024 PM 10:38 Sunday GMT+8
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According to news reports on August 11, 2024, the UK Home Office said on August 11 local time that a "tragic incident" occurred in the English Channel that day involving a vessel in French waters that was crossing the English Channel at the time. The incident resulted in the deaths of two migrants on board, while about 50 migrants were rescued and the rescued have returned to France.

At present, the official identities of the two migrants have not been released, and the cause of the accident is also under further investigation. For more details and subsequent developments of the incident, it is recommended to closely follow the reports of relevant media.