Eight people on a boat trying to cross from France to England have died after the vessel got into difficulties. Almost 50 people have died so far this year attempting the perilous journey, French authorities say.

Paris: Eight people have died overnight while trying to cross the Channel from France to England, French media including BFM TV and Le Figaro reported on Sunday, citing French authorities. The incident comes after 12 migrants died earlier this month after their boat capsized on its way to Britain.

The French authorities have confirmed that eight migrants have died overnight while trying to cross the Channel from France to England.

Eight migrants have died in an overnight attempt to cross France to England Channel.According to Independent, French authorities, the tragic incident occurred in the north of Boulogne-sur-mer in Pas-de-Calais after 01:00 local time .

Paris: Eight people have died overnight while trying to cross the Channel from France to England, French media including BFM TV and Le Figaro reported on Sunday, citing French authorities. The incident comes after 12 migrants died earlier this month after their boat capsized on its way to Britain.

Eight migrants attempting to cross the English Channel from France in a small rubber boat died early Sunday, officials said.

Eight migrants died while trying to cross the English Channel between France and the UK on Sunday, French maritime authorities said, according to a Reuters report. The incident occurred around 1 am local time.