"Two people have died while trying to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said. The incident occurred south of the beaches of Neufchatel-Hardelot, when about 100 people were trying to get to the UK on a makeshift boat. French authorities said about 60 others attempting the crossing had been rescued. About 60 people were currently being taken care of, said Isabelle Fradin-Thirode, an official in nearby Montreuil-sur-Mer."
"The incident brings the number of Channel crossing deaths to at least 25 this year, according to an Agence-France Presse tally based on official data. Since January, a record 31,000 people have arrived in Britain by crossing the Channel in small boats."
"Under a recent Franco-British scheme, the UK can return them after arrival if they are deemed ineligible for asylum, including those who have passed through a safe country to reach UK shores. In return, London will accept an equal number of people from France who are likely to have their asylum claims granted."
Two people died attempting to cross the Channel to Britain south of the beaches of Neufchatel-Hardelot. About 100 people were aboard a makeshift boat when the incident occurred. French authorities said about 60 others attempting the crossing were rescued. Around 60 people were being cared for in Montreuil-sur-Mer, said Isabelle Fradin-Thirode. The deaths bring Channel crossing fatalities to at least 25 this year, based on an Agence-France Presse tally. Since January, a record 31,000 people have reached Britain by small-boat crossings. Under a Franco-British scheme, the UK can return arrivals deemed ineligible and will accept an equal number from France likely to be granted asylum.
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