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| Tilbury Docks: Man dies after over 30 found in container | Tilbury Docks: Man dies after over 30 found in container |
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| A man has died after more than 30 people - including children - were found in a shipping container at Tilbury Docks in Essex, police say. | A man has died after more than 30 people - including children - were found in a shipping container at Tilbury Docks in Essex, police say. |
| Two people have been taken to hospital while others with "significant health problems" are being treated by ambulance crews. | Two people have been taken to hospital while others with "significant health problems" are being treated by ambulance crews. |
| The discovery was made on Saturday when the ship, which had arrived from Zeebrugge, Belgium, was being unloaded. | The discovery was made on Saturday when the ship, which had arrived from Zeebrugge, Belgium, was being unloaded. |
| Essex Police has launched an investigation. | Essex Police has launched an investigation. |
| In a statement, the force said of the discovery: "Thirty-one people, including adults and children of both genders, were found inside. | In a statement, the force said of the discovery: "Thirty-one people, including adults and children of both genders, were found inside. |
| "One man has sadly died and the others have significant health problems. They are being treated by ambulance crews and are being taken to local hospitals." | "One man has sadly died and the others have significant health problems. They are being treated by ambulance crews and are being taken to local hospitals." |
| A Basildon Hospital spokeswoman said 19 people, including seven children, were currently being treated for dehydration. | |
| There is a police presence at the hospital, part of which has been taped off. | |
| The East of England Ambulance Service, which was called to the docks at 6:37 BST, sent seven ambulances, two rapid response cars, two doctors and a hazardous area response team to the scene. | The East of England Ambulance Service, which was called to the docks at 6:37 BST, sent seven ambulances, two rapid response cars, two doctors and a hazardous area response team to the scene. |
| A spokeswoman said: "Our initial priority is to assess the level and nature of any injuries, and ensure that those people in most need are treated first and taken to hospital." | A spokeswoman said: "Our initial priority is to assess the level and nature of any injuries, and ensure that those people in most need are treated first and taken to hospital." |
| Public Health England said it was not currently involved and had not been notified of there being any Ebola risk. | |
| On its website, the hospital said that its accident and emergency department was "responding to a major incident". | On its website, the hospital said that its accident and emergency department was "responding to a major incident". |
| A spokeswoman for the port said they were unable to comment on the incident as it "was a matter for the police and Border Force". | |
| A new route linking Tilbury and Zeebrugge has only been operational since earlier this month, according to parent company Forth Ports. | |
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