Eight people died overnight attempting to cross the Channel from France to England, French police reported. A rubber boat with around 60 people from countries like Eritrea, Sudan, Syria, and Iran got into difficulty near Boulogne-sur-mer. The vessel was driven onto rocks and came apart. Emergency services treated 53 people on the beach, with six hospitalized, including a baby. An investigation is underway. This incident follows a similar tragedy less than two weeks ago, where 12 migrants died. The UK government plans to work with European partners to combat people-smuggling gangs.