A tragedy unfolded in the English Channel, where one individual died and 15 were rescued from an overloaded dinghy, which had departed Dunkirk. Initially carrying around 40 passengers, the boat took on more individuals before rescue operations unfolded early Thursday. French authorities confirmed that after the rescue, one individual was found unconscious and later pronounced dead. The event has prompted an investigation by the Dunkirk public prosecutor's office to understand the circumstances surrounding this incident, highlighting the dangers of such crossings.
One person has died and 15 people have been rescued while trying to cross the English Channel overnight in an overloaded small boat.
French authorities reported the boat initially set off close to Dunkirk, carrying around 40 people, and later picked up more individuals.
An investigation has been opened by the Dunkirk public prosecutor's office following the tragic incident involving the overloaded dinghy.
One individual rescued was unconscious and later pronounced dead despite medical treatment after being airlifted onto a vessel monitoring the journey.
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