'Child dies crossing in small boat'

A CHILD has died off the coast of France while attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, according to local media.

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‘The death of the youngster, believed to be a teenager, was reported a day after two women died attempting to cross to the UK in a separate incident off the northern coast of France.

According to Calais-based Nord Littoral, an investigation has been launched into the latest death, which happened at about 6.30am yesterday at Ecault beach, in Saint-Etienne-au-Mont. The news outlet also said 48 migrants were cared for by emergency services, but the boat carried on across the Channel.