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| Three dead after Suntis ship illness at Goole Docks | Three dead after Suntis ship illness at Goole Docks |
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| Three workers died after becoming ill on a German cargo ship berthed at Goole docks, police say. | Three workers died after becoming ill on a German cargo ship berthed at Goole docks, police say. |
| The men were taken to hospital on Monday morning, one died shortly after 07:00 BST and the other two died later. | The men were taken to hospital on Monday morning, one died shortly after 07:00 BST and the other two died later. |
| Police said the men, who had been working on the ship, became ill on the Suntis, which was carrying timber and berthed at West Dock on Bridge Street. | Police said the men, who had been working on the ship, became ill on the Suntis, which was carrying timber and berthed at West Dock on Bridge Street. |
| Officers said it was too early to say what caused the men's deaths and have not released details of their injuries. | Officers said it was too early to say what caused the men's deaths and have not released details of their injuries. |
| The men, who have not been named, were a 60-year-old German, a 33-year-old and a 38-year-old, both from the Philippines. | |
| 'Tragic shipboard incident' | 'Tragic shipboard incident' |
| Humberside Police said it was working with the Health and Safety Executive and the Maritime Agency to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths. | Humberside Police said it was working with the Health and Safety Executive and the Maritime Agency to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths. |
| Det Insp Emma Heatley, of Humberside Police, said: "All we know is that they've been working on the ship. As a result of that they've been taken ill. | Det Insp Emma Heatley, of Humberside Police, said: "All we know is that they've been working on the ship. As a result of that they've been taken ill. |
| "It's early days for us to be able to say what's actually the cause of death." | "It's early days for us to be able to say what's actually the cause of death." |
| In a statement, port operator Associated British Ports said: "We are continuing to work closely with the relevant authorities. | In a statement, port operator Associated British Ports said: "We are continuing to work closely with the relevant authorities. |
| "Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragic shipboard incident." | "Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragic shipboard incident." |