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Did distress calls go unanswered in the run-up to a fatal Channel disaster?

Did distress calls go unanswered in the run-up to a fatal Channel disaster?

FromToday in Focus


Did distress calls go unanswered in the run-up to a fatal Channel disaster?

FromToday in Focus

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
May 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In November 2021 a dinghy crossing from France to the UK overturned, and at least 27 people drowned. Questions are being asked over whether distress calls were effectively ignored in run-up to worst Channel disaster in 30 years. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Released:
May 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Hosted by Anushka Asthana and Rachel Humphreys, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining personal storytelling with insightful analysis, this podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday