Fatal crossing – This accident makes 2024 the deadliest year since the start of Channel crossings on makeshift boats
The toll is still provisional but already particularly deadly. At least twelve migrants died this Tuesday when the boat on which they were trying to reach England broke apart. But what happened? What are the political reactions? 20 Minutes takes stock for you.
What happened this Tuesday?
The boat got into difficulty off Cap Gris-Nez late in the morning with more than 60 people on board, reported the Manche maritime prefecture (premar Manche). A ship chartered by the State, the Minck, who had spotted him, came to his aid as soon as he broke apart, according to Lieutenant Etienne Baggio. According to the resigning Minister of the Interior Gérald Darmanin, the toll reached 12 dead, two missing and “several injured”.
What means were put in place to rescue the shipwrecked?
The Premar reported having taken in 65 shipwreck victims, 12 of whom were declared dead at sea, and several others hospitalized in serious condition on land. In addition to the Minck, Fire and Navy helicopters, two fishing boats and military vessels are being deployed for the search, which is still ongoing.
An advanced medical post has been deployed to the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer where important(…) - 20minutes
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