Thurrock deaths: Murder investigation launched after 39 bodies found in lorry container
A murder investigation has been launched after 39 bodies were found in a lorry container on an industrial estate in Essex.
The victims, which include one teenager, were found at the Watergate Industrial Park in Thurrock, Essex Police said.
The force said they believe the lorry is from Bulgaria and entered the country at Holyhead, north Wales.
A 25-year-old man from Northern Ireland has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
“This is a tragic incident where a large number of people have lost their lives. Our enquiries are ongoing to establish what has happened,” Chief Superintendent Andrew Mariner said.
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