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Tilbury Docks: Man dies after over 30 people are found in shipping container in Essex Tilbury Docks: Man dies as 35 adults and children found in shipping container in Essex
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A man has died and others are being treated by ambulance crews after more than 30 adults and children were discovered in a container at Tilbury Docks in Essex, police have said. A man has died and others have been hospitalised after 35 adults and children were discovered in a container at Tilbury Docks in Essex, police have said.
Other people have been taken to local hospitals with "significant health problems", Essex police said. Many have been taken to local hospitals with "significant health problems", Essex police said.
Basildon Hospital said on its Twitter feed that it is "responding to a major incident", adding: "A&E is open, but please be aware that waiting times may be extended."Basildon Hospital said on its Twitter feed that it is "responding to a major incident", adding: "A&E is open, but please be aware that waiting times may be extended."
A spokeswoman for the hospital said they are providing treatment for 19 people including seven children. She added: "They are all currently being assessed." The East of England ambulance service said sent seven ambulances, two rapid response cars and their hazardous area response team were sent to the scene. A spokesperson said many were being treated for dehydration and hypothermia.
Their statement said: "The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust can confirm that 35 patients were involved in the incident at Tilbury Docks, Essex; one patient has sadly been declared deceased at the scene, with others suffering from severe dehydration and hypothermia.
"After initial treatment by ambulance crews, all patients have now been conveyed to surrounding hospitals for further care; seven have been taken to Southend Hospital, nine to London Whitechapel Hospital and 18 to Basildon Hospital."
Essex Police were called after the people were found on the container, which arrived on a ship from Zeebrugge in Belgium and was being unloaded at 7.35am by Port of Tilbury authorities.Essex Police were called after the people were found on the container, which arrived on a ship from Zeebrugge in Belgium and was being unloaded at 7.35am by Port of Tilbury authorities.
A police spokesman said: "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." Public Health England said it is not involved at this point and had not been notified of there being any Ebola risk.
The East of England ambulance service said sent seven ambulances, two rapid response cars and their hazardous area response team were sent to the scene.
Their statement 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.
"At present, we have taken two patients to Basildon and Thurrock Hospital and are still on scene treating and triaging others.
"We are working closely with other members of the emergency services at the scene, with our priority to ensure patients receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible."
A spokesman for Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, Kent, said it was "currently on standby to receive cases".A spokesman for Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, Kent, said it was "currently on standby to receive cases".
Police are dealing with the incident alongside staff from Port of Tilbury, UK Border Force and the East of England Ambulance Service, the spokesman said, while a casualty bureau is being set up.Police are dealing with the incident alongside staff from Port of Tilbury, UK Border Force and the East of England Ambulance Service, the spokesman said, while a casualty bureau is being set up.
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