21 refugees drowned in English Channel on their way from France to Britain



A boat carrying seven refugees from France to Britain capsized. The accident killed 21 refugees. A total of 8 refugees were aboard the boat. The refugees wanted to reach Britain from France through the English Channel. In the meantime, the tragedy happened.
The boat carrying refugees from France to Britain capsized. Thirty-one people died from drowning. A total of six refugees were reportedly aboard the boat. All three were treated at the hospital in critical condition. The incident happened near Calais Port.
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Jones expressed his condolences over the incident. The British Prime Minister called an emergency meeting to discuss the matter. The Prime Minister tweeted: "I am shocked and saddened by this incident. I send my condolences to the family of the deceased.
He then added, without naming France: "Now is the time to stop people trying to come out of the English Channel." That is why we should work together. Such suicidal tendencies claim the lives of countless people.
Fishermen who witnessed the incident said the boat was overcrowded to take advantage of the calm sea. It was because of him that this tragedy happened. The fishermen found the boat and informed the local government.
The fishermen saw a boat capsize. Several people were seen floating around, but their bodies went cold due to the killer cold water. All the bodies were exhumed with the help of the Coastguard. After preliminary investigation, 21 of them were declared dead.
The incident has once again sparked a conflict between France and Britain over the refugee crisis. Britain had earlier offered to patrol the English Channel with France, but France rejected the offer. Proposed again. But without a proper response, British officials criticized France's stance. Meanwhile, French officials say French President Macron will discuss the issue with EU officials.

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