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'Illegal immigrants' rescued from tanker on Dover ferry Illegal immigrants rescued from tanker on Dover ferry
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Fire crews helped to rescue 15 suspected illegal immigrants who were found in a tanker onboard a ferry at Dover's Eastern Docks. Fifteen illegal immigrants have been found in a tanker on board a P&O ferry at Dover's Eastern Docks.
All 15 required medical treatment after being found on the P&O ferry, Spirit of France, at about 08:45 BST. All of them required medical treatment with two suffering breathing difficulties and heat exhaustion, after being found on the Spirit of France, at about 08:45 BST.
Six fire engines and specialist equipment were sent to the port, Kent Fire and Rescue Service said.Six fire engines and specialist equipment were sent to the port, Kent Fire and Rescue Service said.
Police, UK Border Agency and HMRC officers were also called to the scene.Police, UK Border Agency and HMRC officers were also called to the scene.
Two detained
A Port of Dover Police spokesman said: "The Port of Dover can confirm that a critical incident is under way."A Port of Dover Police spokesman said: "The Port of Dover can confirm that a critical incident is under way."
He said 12 people were "non-critical" but three had been taken to hospital. Two drivers have been taken into custody. 'Non-critical'
The port remains open and other ferry services are unaffected. A South East Coast Ambulance Service spokesman said 12 people were "non-critical" but two had been taken to hospital with breathing difficulties and heat exhaustion.
A powder found in the vehicle has been confirmed as "non-hazardous", the port said. Two drivers have been taken into custody. The port remains open and other ferry services are unaffected.
A UK Border Agency (UKBA) spokesman said: "Border Force is working with Kent Police, Kent Fire and Rescue Services and South East Coast Ambulances Services at an incident in Dover's Eastern Docks.A UK Border Agency (UKBA) spokesman said: "Border Force is working with Kent Police, Kent Fire and Rescue Services and South East Coast Ambulances Services at an incident in Dover's Eastern Docks.
"It follows the discovery of a number of suspected illegal migrants on board a lorry.""It follows the discovery of a number of suspected illegal migrants on board a lorry."
A P&O spokesman said: "P&O Ferries is helping the police with their investigations into the incident involving the Spirit of France."A P&O spokesman said: "P&O Ferries is helping the police with their investigations into the incident involving the Spirit of France."
He said services on the Spirit of France had been delayed, but were expected to resume later.He said services on the Spirit of France had been delayed, but were expected to resume later.