A woman was killed on a crowded boat while crossing the Channel.

In just the month of July, another tragic incident has occurred in the ongoing struggle of migrants attempting to cross the English Channel. This time, it was a woman who lost her life while making the perilous journey. According to French authorities, the incident took place near Calais, when the inflatable dinghy she was travelling in became overloaded and encountered difficulties.

It was around 5am on Sunday when the passengers on the dinghy panicked and called for help, fearing that their boat would sink. The French patrol quickly responded and arrived at the scene, only to find the woman unconscious and trapped within the crowded vessel. She was immediately airlifted to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately, she did not survive.

A spokesperson for the French emergency services shared, "Rescuers discovered an unconscious woman on board the dinghy. Despite their efforts to provide her with first aid, she passed away on her way to the hospital." The identity of the woman has not been revealed, but it is a tragic fact that she is the seventh person to have lost their life in similar circumstances this month alone.

This incident has once again highlighted the dangers of overcrowded and overloaded boats attempting to make the treacherous journey across the Channel. The emergency services source expressed their concern, stating, "She was not even in the water, but she was crushed by the sheer number of people on board. It is a distressing reality that migrants are not only drowning in the water, but also dying inside the boats. This is a serious issue that needs to be addressed urgently."

Out of the 75 people on the dinghy, 34 were rescued by the French authorities, while the rest continued on their journey towards British shores. This is just one of many incidents that have occurred in recent months, highlighting the desperation and danger faced by migrants attempting to reach the UK. It is a tragic reminder of the ongoing crisis and the need for a solution to be found.

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