An Indian man tragically died while attempting to cross the English Channel in an overcrowded and deflated boat. This incident is part of a growing crisis, as 2023 becomes the deadliest year for migrant crossings since 2018.

"The vessel, which was in very poor condition, deflated immediately after leaving the beach," at around 5:30 am (0430 GMT) said the local prefecture in a statement

The man, who was Indian and aged about 40, was in a boat which left from the town of Tardinghen in northern France, French authorities said.