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 t

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