French authorities say 4 people have died trying to cross the Channel

Four people have died in two separate incidents while attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats. French authorities confirmed the fatalities on Thursday, marking a deadly turn during one of the busiest days for migrant crossings this year.

In one incident, three individuals were found dead on a small boat off the coast of Dunkirk on Thursday morning. Authorities reported that the group was discovered unresponsive while attempting to reach the United Kingdom. A fourth death occurred in a separate crossing attempt, though specific details regarding that incident have not been provided.