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Suspected illegal migrants found in freezer lorry on M25 | Suspected illegal migrants found in freezer lorry on M25 |
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Fifteen suspected illegal immigrants have received medical treatment after being found in the back of a freezer lorry on the M25. | |
The lorry driver stopped at Clacket Lane services in Surrey after he heard loud banging coming from inside the vehicle about 10:20 BST. | |
Police said one juvenile and 14 adults found in the rear of the lorry were detained on suspicion of illegal entry. | Police said one juvenile and 14 adults found in the rear of the lorry were detained on suspicion of illegal entry. |
South East Coast Ambulance said three people were taken to hospital. | |
"We sent a number of resources and, after assessing the group, took one woman and two men with minor ailments to East Surrey Hospital," said a spokeswoman. | |
The slip road to the petrol station on the clockwise carriageway was closed. | The slip road to the petrol station on the clockwise carriageway was closed. |
A Surrey Police spokeswoman said the lorry driver was assisting with enquiries. | |
"The investigation will be passed to UK Visas and Immigration in due course," she said. | "The investigation will be passed to UK Visas and Immigration in due course," she said. |