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Thirty deaths in small boat crossing avoidable, inquiry finds

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  • The Cranston inquiry concludes the 2021 Channel disaster was avoidable, citing systemic failures across agencies and staffing shortages.
  • Coastguard Dover faced an intolerable position due to chronic staff shortages and limited capacity, hindering rescue efforts.
  • A surveillance aircraft that could guide operations was not launched because of bad weather, underscoring planning gaps in the response.

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Loss of life was avoidable in worst small boat disaster in Channel, inquiry finds

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/05/cranston-inquiry-worst-small-boat-disaster-channel-reportTheguardian.com
Loss of life was avoidable in worst small boat disaster in Channel, inquiry finds

Loss of life was ‘avoidable’ in deadliest Channel disaster

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/dealiest-channel-disaster-small-boats-2nhmwtpjzThetimes.com
Loss of life was ‘avoidable’ in deadliest Channel disaster

Small boat migrants' lives could have been saved, inquiry finds

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15531129/Small-boat-migrants-lives-saved-Channel-disaster-claimed-30-lives-inquiry-finds.htmlDailymail.co.uk
Small boat migrants' lives could have been saved, inquiry finds

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