Migrant dies while attempting to cross the English Channel

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Migrant dies while attempting to cross the English Channel
Migrant dies while attempting to cross the English Channel

A migrant has died trying to cross the English Channel, according to reports.

The RNLI confirmed it had launched its all-weather lifeboat and a group of migrants were brought to Dover in a Border Force boat on Friday morning.

What appeared to be a blue forensics tent could be seen outside the Lifeboats station.It is not known at this stage exactly how many migrants arrived on Friday.

In a statement, the RNLI said: “Dover RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat was tasked by HM Coastguard at 8.15am today (Friday 18 April) to an incident in the Channel.”

 
Editorial Team

Thomas Brown

Head of Investigations

Border Force, Death, English Channel, Migrants

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