Seven-year-old girl is killed in Channel crossing attempt after migrants tried to sail to Britain

On September 24th, 2021, a seven-year-old girl was tragically killed during an attempt to cross the English Channel by migrants. The incident occurred in the Bay of Calais, France, where a group of migrants were attempting to sail to Britain in a small boat.

According to French authorities, the group consisted of 27 people, including two children under the age of seven. They had been traveling from Afghanistan and Iraq, and were seeking asylum in the UK.

During the crossing, the boat capsized and sank, leading to the drowning of the seven-year-old girl. The other passengers managed to swim to shore, but the girl's body was not found until later that day.

The incident has sparked outrage and concern from both the UK and French governments, as well as human rights organizations. The UK government has expressed its condolences to the girl's family and called for increased cooperation with France to address the issue of illegal immigration in the Channel.

French authorities have also launched an investigation into the incident and are working to identify the migrants involved. They have also increased security measures in the area to prevent future incidents from occurring.

It is important to note that while this incident is tragic, it is not a new occurrence. The English Channel has become a popular route for migrants seeking asylum in the UK, and there have been several other incidents involving migrants attempting to cross the channel in recent years.