Child dies off French coast in small boat Channel crossing attempt – reports

The death was reported off the coast of Saint-Etienne-au-Mont in northern France (PA) -

A child has died off France while attempting to cross the Channel in a small boat, according to local media.

The death of the youngster, who was believed to be a teenager, comes a day after two women died attempting to cross to the UK in a separate incident off the northern coast of France.