Bullet points of A least 8 people have died trying to cross the English Channel from northern France, authorities say
- At least eight people died during a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from northern France.
- The incident occurred when a boat carrying dozens of migrants was spotted in distress near a beach in the northern town of Ambleteuse.
- A French rescue ship was deployed to the area and rescue services offered medical assistance to 53 migrants on the beach.
- Despite the emergency care provided, eight people have died.