Dying to reach the UK: Why migrants cross the channel

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Every night, migrants risk their lives to reach the UK.

There have been thousands of attempts to get into the channel tunnel terminal in Calais this week alone.

The prime minister has warned that Britain will not become a "safe haven" for migrants.

We've taken a look at why so many try to go the extra few miles to get to Britain.

Migrants and police clashImage source, AFP

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