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Three migrants, including a child, die trying to cross English Channel
The likely cause of death has been given as ‘crushing’
- The likely cause of death has been given as ‘crushing’
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- Three migrants, including a child, die trying to cross English Channel
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Total: 1 source•Published: 18m ago•Last Updated: 5m ago
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- Left: The likely cause of death has been given as ‘crushing’
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- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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