One person dies in Channel crossing attempt near Gravelines
by Emine Sinmaz and agency from World news | The Guardian on (#6PA3P)
French and British coastguards rescued a further 71 people who had tried to cross in an overcrowded dinghy on Wednesday
A person has died trying to cross the Channel to reach Britain in an overcrowded dinghy, French officials have said.
A further 71 people were rescued after the vessel deflated off Gravelines on France's northern coast on Wednesday, the regional maritime police authority said in a statement.
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