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UK Boat Disaster Deaths Were Avoidable
At least 30 people died in the Channel between the UK and France. This was the UK's worst small boat disaster.
Sir Ross Cranston investigated the deaths. The inquiry found widespread failures by authorities.
These failures led to avoidable deaths. The report was 454 pages long. Authorities missed chances to stop the tragedy.
Klear Note — Small boats carry migrants crossing the English Channel illegally. The Channel is a busy, dangerous waterway between the UK and France. Many people attempt this crossing seeking safety or better lives.
Key Terms 3
- Sir Ross Cranston
- A judge who led the official investigation into the boat disaster.
- The Channel
- The body of water between the United Kingdom and France.
- Systemic failures
- Widespread problems in how authorities worked together and made decisions.