Four people die in Channel small-boat sinking
French authorities say situation still being assessed after taxi-boat sank between France and UK
Four people have died after a small boat sank in the Channel between France and Britain, French local authorities said on Thursday.
“A taxi-boat sinking occurred today. The situation is still being assessed and remains subject to change,” local authorities in Calais said in a press statement.
Source: Theguardian.com
Original source: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/09/people-die-in-channel-small-boat-sinking