Four people die in Channel small-boat sinking

French authorities say situation still being assessed after taxi boat sank between France and UK Four people have died after a small boat sank in the Channel between France and ...

Early report Major update Updated Apr 9, 2026, 7:49 AM UTC

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Guardian: Four people die in Channel small-boat sinking.

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Four people die in Channel small-boat sinking

Guardian •published Apr 9, 2026, 7:49 AM UTC •fetched Apr 9, 2026, 7:59 AM UTC