THREE migrants have died after their boat got into difficulty trying to cross the English Channel today.
The asylum seekers were pronounced dead after falling into the water off the coast of Cap Gris-Nez, northern France, this afternoon.
AFPThree migrants have died after their boat got into difficulty trying to cross the English Channel today[/caption]
An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Patrick Leleu, deputy prosecutor at the judicial court of Boulogne-sur-Mer, said: “I can confirm the death of three migrants who fell into the water this afternoon off the coast of Cap Gris Nez.
“The investigation is ongoing.”
It comes as dozens of migrants made the treacherous crossing to the UK today in strong winds and also thick fog.
The last fatalities in the Channel happened on January 14 when five migrants died while trying to make the treacherous journey across the 21-mile Dover Straits.
A UK Government spokesperson said: “We can confirm there has been an incident in the Channel involving a small boat in French waters.
“French authorities are leading the response and investigation. We will not be commenting further at this stage.”
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