Calais hit headlines after a TGV train hit a truck, killing the driver, amid rising tensions over Channel crossings and migrant boat incidents.
The UK has extended its border patrol agreement with France for two months to prevent migrant crossings after negotiations stalled over funding and safety concerns. French authorities recovered migrants from the water, with two fatalities reported. The deal, originally signed in 2023, aims to curb small boat crossings into the UK.
A train has collided with a lorry at a level crossing in Bully-les-Mines, northern France. The crash has resulted in the death of the train driver and injuries to over 16 passengers. Authorities are investigating the cause, with the crossing gates functioning correctly. The incident is the second of its kind in recent weeks.
Four migrants have died after being swept away by strong currents while trying to board a small boat near Equihen-Plage, France, on April 9, 2026. Alnour Mohamed Ali, 27, has been charged with endangering life for allegedly piloting the boat. Thirty-eight others were rescued, and 74 migrants reached the UK. The incident highlights ongoing dangers of Channel crossings and migrant smuggling tactics.
Four migrants, two men and two women, died trying to board a small boat off France. A 27-year-old man, suspected of piloting the vessel, was detained in Kent. The incident highlights ongoing dangers and enforcement efforts in migrant crossings from France to the UK, with investigations ongoing.