Five individuals, including a child, lost their lives in an attempt to cross the English Channel in a small boat near Wimereux, south of Calais, as confirmed by French authorities.
The vessel, reportedly carrying over 110 people, departed from Plage des Allemands at 5 am local time. Despite facing perilous conditions, 57 individuals pressed on with their journey to Britain after the boat's motor was restarted, stated Calais prefect Jacques Billant.
