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Four die in Channel crossing attempt off France

Four people have died while trying to board a boat for the English Channel crossing, with rescue efforts ongoing.
WHO: Local authorities
WHAT: Four people died attempting to board a boat
WHEN: Apr 9, 2026 at 5:36 AM ET
WHERE: off the coast of northern France
WHY: They tried to board a water taxi and were swept away by dangerous currents.
Sources (2): BBC News, The Independent

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