13 people found in back of lorry at Dartford Crossing

The driver of a lorry in which thirteen people were found at the Dartford Crossing in Kent, has been arrested. He is currently being questioned by Home Office Immigration Enforcement officers.

One person has been hospitalised after being found in the back of a lorry near the Dartford Crossing in Kent, along with 12 other people.

A South East Coast Ambulance Service spokeswoman said the person taken to hospital was not believed to be in a life-threatening condition.

They said: "Our crews assessed 13 individuals at the scene. One required transportation to hospital and they were taken to the Darent Valley Hospital. "They didn't appear to be in a life-threatening condition. The other 12 were taken to Dover."

Kent Police confirmed they were called to a report of suspected illegal immigrants but said that the immigration service was managing the investigation.

One person has been taken to hospital after 13 people were found in the back of a lorry amid reports of suspected illegal immigrants.

The discovery was made just after 11am this morning at the Dartford Crossing in Kent, which led to heavy congestion in the area.

A South East Coast Ambulance Service spokeswoman said the person taken to hospital was not believed to be in a life-threatening condition.

Kent Police confirmed they were called to a report of suspected illegal immigrants but that the immigration service was managing the investigation