Two children are among three people who have died after attempting to cross the English Channel in a boat, according to French authorities.
The incident took place on Tuesday night off the coast of Pas-de-Calais, the local prefecture posted on X.
The prefecture said the three people who died were trying to reach the UK, while another three migrants went missing during a separate attempt to make the dangerous journey.
The region’s prosecutor, Laurent Touvet, said at a news conference that two minors were among the dead, French broadcaster BFMTV reported.
The translated post from the French authority on Wednesday morning said: “A new tragedy occurred last night off the coast of Pas-de-Calais. Three migrants lost their lives, three other people are likely missing.
“The prefect was at the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer this morning, alongside the mayor of Le Portel and the prosecutor of Boulogne-sur-Mer, to oversee the security and rescue operations.
“Smuggler networks bear the responsibility for these tragedies. The State is determined to combat them.”
It comes after a woman was confirmed dead on Tuesday afternoon by Kent Police after attempting the crossing.
Border Force vessels and RNLI lifeboats had been responding to small boats in the Channel.
Attempts by migrants to cross the Channel in unseaworthy boats have increased in recent days due to favourable weather.
According to UK Government figures, more than 1,100 people crossing in small boats arrived last week.
This story is being updated.
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