A Sudanese national has pleaded guilty to charges of endangering the lives of others following an incident off the French coast that resulted in the deaths of four migrants, authorities announced.

The guilty plea comes as migration across the English Channel continues at high levels, with 989 people arriving in the United Kingdom over the recent bank holiday weekend. The arrivals were spread across 14 boats between Friday and Monday.

Details of the fatal incident that led to the charges were not immediately available, but it represents one of the ongoing tragedies associated with dangerous Channel crossings. Migrants attempting to reach the UK from France often travel in overcrowded and unseaworthy vessels.

The weekend's crossing numbers highlight the persistent flow of migrants making the dangerous journey despite risks and ongoing enforcement efforts by both British and French authorities. The crossings occurred during a holiday period when weather conditions may have been more favorable for sea travel.

Both the fatal incident and the continued crossings underscore the ongoing challenges facing authorities on both sides of the Channel as they work to manage migration while ensuring safety at sea.