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France: Man dies at Calais Tunnel entrance

ANOTHER man has died desperately trying to reach Britain from Calais.

The victim, believed to be Syrian, was reportedly electrocuted after trying to clamber on to a shuttle near the entrance to the Channel Tunnel.

At least 10 people have died trying to cross from Calais into Britain since the refugee crisis began.

Tunnel operator Eurotunnel said a shuttle was stopped shortly after leaving the platforms in Calais due to people on the tracks at around 10.20pm on Thursday night.

A spokesman said: “The emergency services were called and immediately took them into their care. The authorities have subsequently confirmed the death of one of those taken into their charge.”

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