November 2021 English Channel disaster
On 24 November 2021, an inflatable dinghy carrying migrants from France to the United Kingdom flipped over in the English Channel. This killed 27 of the 30 people on board. It is believed to be the deadliest incident in the English Channel.[1]
| Part of the English Channel migrant crossings (2018–present) | |
| Date | 24 November 2021 |
|---|---|
| Cause | Vessel capsized |
| Non-fatal injuries | 2 |
| Missing | 1 |
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was "shocked, appalled and deeply saddened" by the incident.[2]
November 2021 English Channel Disaster Media
English Channel showing the Strait of Dover
References
- ↑ "Dutzende Tote im Ärmelkanal: »Diese Tragödie ist die Folge der Fehler von Boris Johnson«" (in de). Der Spiegel. 25 November 2021. . https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/fluechtlinge-im-aermelkanal-diese-tragoedie-ist-die-folge-der-fehler-von-boris-johnson-a-3abf920a-2c93-447f-abfb-1eff2ffdf8d7. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ↑ Ambrose, Tom. Thirty-one people drown after refugee boat capsizes in Channel, French minister confirms – latest. The Guardian (24 November 2021). Retrieved 24 November 2021.
