Two women die on Sunday while trying to cross from northern France to the United Kingdom in a small boat carrying about 82 people, according to French officials. A French government official says the women are among the passengers and that the incident occurs as migrants attempt the crossing from France. Another outlet reports the women are believed to be of Sudanese origin, citing officials.
The reports also indicate that fewer people are reaching Britain from France this year than in 2025. The sources describe the voyage as a migrant attempt using a small vessel departing from northern France toward the UK. The accounts do not provide details on the exact location of the boat, the cause of the deaths, or the condition of the remaining passengers.
Authorities continue to handle the incident as part of ongoing efforts to respond to irregular crossings across the Channel, with official statements highlighting both the deaths and the broader trend of changes in the number of people arriving in Britain from France.
