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39 bodies were found in the container. The Chinese Embassy in Britain is verifying and confirming

Original title: grief! 39 bodies found in British truck Ministry of Foreign Affairs: verifying source: CCTV news

BBC: of the 39 victims, 8 were women and 31 were men

According to the news just released by British police, 8 of the 39 people killed in the Essex container incident were women and 31 were men, the BBC reported on Thursday. In addition, the police confirmed that 39 people were adults. Previously, a woman was reported as a 'teenager', which has now been confirmed as an adult woman.

Chinese Embassy in the UK: under verification

After learning about the Essex container incident, the Chinese Embassy in the UK issued a statement, "we have seen with a heavy heart the reports of the British media on the discovery of 39 deaths in Essex, and are contacting the British police to verify and confirm the relevant situation."

British police: efforts are being made to identify 'organized criminal groups that may be involved'

According to the BBC, according to the information released by the British police, the Northern Ireland police raided three houses, and the British National Crime Investigation Bureau said it was trying to identify 'organized criminal groups that may participate in them'.

According to the report, the police believe that the truck came from Bulgaria and entered the UK through Holyhead in Wales three days ago (October 19). It is speculated that the truck route may first bypass Southern Ireland to Dublin, and then take the ferry to North Wales.

According to the latest news, the police believe that the vehicle drove through Zeebrugge, Belgium, and entered purfleet on the Thames River. The truck's traction group (front part) is considered to be from Northern Ireland.

Chief Superintendent Andrew & middot; Andrew mariner said: 'this is a tragedy and many people have lost their lives. We are conducting an investigation to determine the course of the incident. "

Marina also said that the police are trying to identify the victims, but it is expected to be a 'long process'.

According to the BBC report at the scene of the incident, the local industrial park is "quite chaotic". Many staff working here have been evacuated outside the park by the police, and the number of onlookers and media reporting is increasing.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: under verification

The consular center of the Ministry of foreign affairs responded that "39 victims were found to be Chinese nationals in the British truck": the staff of the Chinese Embassy in the UK are driving to the scene to verify the relevant situation.

Belgian prosecution: joint investigation has been started with the UK

Belgian prosecutors confirmed on the 24th that the container transporting the victim's body went to Britain through Zeebrugge port. The preliminary results of the Belgian police investigation showed that the container containing 39 victims arrived at zebrukh port at about 2:49 p.m. on Tuesday and left the port later that afternoon to take a ferry to Britain. At present, Belgium and Britain have begun to cooperate in a joint investigation.

Richard & middot, chief executive officer of British Trackless Transport Association; Burnett said the minimum temperature in the trailer container can reach minus 25 degrees Celsius.

Previously reported

At about 1:40 a.m. local time on the 23rd, 39 bodies were found in a truck container in Essex, UK. The police are confirming the identity of the victims. At present, a 25-year-old male car driver from Northern Ireland has been arrested on suspicion of murder and his trial is ongoing. Police said the car came from Bulgaria and entered Britain through hollyhead on the 19th.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on social media that he was shocked by the tragedy. The interior department will work with Essex police to trace the cause. British interior minister Priti Patel said the tragedy also shocked and saddened her.