Two France nationals die in boat mishap

Two male nationalities of France have been confirmed dead and others severely injured following their involvement in a boat accident while journeying on water en-route to England.

The boat was said to be conveying 120 passengers channeling to the British country after which it capsized leading to the death of the two persons and also two women who are now suffering burns caused by a chemical reaction due to a mixture of gasoline and seawater.

According to reports on the Sunday night incident, emergency rescuers made way at the scene and recovered two men who were in cardiac arrest as well as two Somali women of ages 20 and 26, all injured and in need of medical intervention.

Prosecutors held that it has begun investigation into the incident to know situations surrounding the tragedy, adding that more information would be passed as at when due.

Reports state that a 10-year-old child as well as three other people died during another attempted crossing last week, while at least 24 migrant deaths have been confirmed while attempting to cross the Franco-British maritime border in the year 2026.

The French government urged against unstable and overcrowded rubber dinghies stating that it is a hazardous and life threatening journey.