Two Die Trying to Cross English Channel to UK, French Authorities Say

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Breck: Two men died off the northern French coast overnight while attempting to cross the English Channel to Britain, French officials said Monday. The men, thought to be in their 30s and 40s, were among the migrants trying the dangerous maritime trek.

Two ladies were also rescued and transported to the hospital after sustaining burns on major portions of their bodies. Their injuries were not deemed life threatening. French prosecutors have initiated an investigation into the circumstances of the killings.

The latest incident occurs just one week after 3 people, including a 10 years old child, were killed during another attempted Channel crossing. along least 24 migrants have died along the Franco-British maritime border this year.