Migrant boat runs aground in northern France, leaving 2 dead
A small boat carrying migrants trying to cross the English Channel has run aground on a beach in northern France, leaving two dead and 16 injured.
Authorities said Sunday the vessel set out overnight from Hardelot beach but the engine failed, causing it to drift.
A French maritime vessel rescued 17 people, while the boat ran aground with 65 others on board.
Two women were found dead, likely from suffocation.
This marks the third deadly incident involving migrants crossing to the U.K. in just over a month.
An investigation is underway.
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