Death toll in Spain border crisis in Ceuta grows

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementWorldThe death toll in Spain’s Ceuta border crisis with Morocco has climbed, including some who drowned and some who were killed in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier.Updated August 1, 2026 — 7:33pm,first published 7:30pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:46Twins escape, mum and boy rescued from Melbourne fireVideo icon2:39More bird flu cases in South AustraliaVideo icon3:10Queenslanders asked for opinion on Brisbane 2032.Video icon1:31Teen accused of stabbing murder over hat on NSW Central CoastAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe