In a harrowing incident early Tuesday morning, five people lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel to the UK. Among the deceased was a seven-year-old girl, as reported by French authorities.

The tragedy unfolded when an overloaded boat, carrying 112 migrants, set sail from Wimereux near Boulogne. The vessel initially ran aground on a sandbank but resumed its perilous journey shortly after.

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