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Four migrants die trying to cross Channel in freezing temperatures

Group was attempting to reach vessel off northern France when their small boat got into difficulty

Four people have died and a fifth is in a critical condition after trying to reach the UK from northern France despite freezing temperatures, the French maritime authority said.

The victims were part of a group of more than 70 people attempting to board boats off the seaside resort of Wimereux at about 2am local time (0100 GMT) on Sunday, according to local media reports.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Group was attempting to reach vessel off northern France when their small boat got into difficultyFour people have died and a fifth is in a critical condition after trying to reach the UK from northern France despite freezing temperatures, the French maritime authority said.The victims were part of a group of more than 70 people attempting to board boats off the seaside resort of Wimereux at about 2am local time (0100 GMT) on Sunday, according to local media reports. Continue reading…