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Two men die after Channel dinghy launch from Berck beach

Original: BREAKING: Two migrant men, aged 34 and 45, have died overnight after a dinghy packed with 120 migrants set off from Berc

Two migrant men, aged 34 and 45, have died overnight after a dinghy carrying around 120 people set off from Berck beach in northern France. Two women were also taken to hospital suffering petrol burns. The deaths add to the growing toll from attempted small-boat crossings, drawing renewed attention to the dangers of the route and the French authorities' ability to stop overloaded launches.

Why now: Fresh migrant deaths in a large Channel crossing attempt have just been reported, prompting renewed debate over the crossings.

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• BREAKING: Two migrant men, aged 34 and 45, have died overnight after a dinghy packed with 120 migrants set off from Berck beach in northern France Two women were also taken to hospital with petrol burns · GBPolitcs · 273

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