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2 dead when boat carrying irregular migrants capsizes off coast of France
Baku, October 23, AZERTAC
Two irregular migrants died Wednesday off the northern coast of France while trying to reach the UK, Anadolu Agency reported.
A boat carrying 50 irregular migrants capsized 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) off the coast of Pas-de-Calais en route through the English Channel to reach England, said broadcaster BFMTV.
Authorities rushed to the area to rescue the other migrants, and maritime traffic was suspended.
Calais has been a hotspot for migrants seeking safe passage to the UK.