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Illegal immigrants rescued from tanker on Dover ferry Illegal immigrants rescued from tanker on Dover ferry
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Fifteen illegal immigrants have been found in a tanker on board a P&O 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 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.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.
A Port of Dover Police spokesman said: "The Port of Dover can confirm that a critical incident is under way." It is understood that the migrants were found after banging was heard from the sides of the lorry as the 07.45 BST Calais-Dover ferry berthed in Dover's Eastern Docks.
'Non-critical' A UK Border Agency spokesman said Kent Fire and Rescue Services and South East Coast Ambulance Service had also attended.
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. Heat exhaustion
Two drivers have been taken into custody. The port remains open and other ferry services are unaffected. Police said a powder found on board was non-hazardous.
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. An ambulance service spokesman said 12 people were "non-critical" but two were taken to hospital with breathing difficulties and heat exhaustion.
"It follows the discovery of a number of suspected illegal migrants on board a lorry." They are understood to have been discharged soon afterwards.
A P&O spokesman said: "P&O Ferries is helping the police with their investigations into the incident involving the Spirit of France." Two drivers have been taken into custody.
He said services on the Spirit of France had been delayed, but were expected to resume later. A Port of Dover Police spokeswoman said that all 15 migrants had been handed to the Border Agency for processing.
"The examination of the tanker has been completed and the powder initially found in the vehicle has been confirmed as non-hazardous," she said.
"The port remained operational throughout the incident."
A P&O spokesman said the company was helping the police with their investigations.