LONDON — The bodies of 39 people were discovered in a truck in an industrial park east of London early Wednesday, a scene that local police described as an “absolute tragedy.” But hours after the discovery, much about the case remained a mystery, including the identities of the victims, why they were inside and what led the vehicle to the spot where it was found. The bodies were discovered in the vehicle at the Waterglade Industrial Park in Grays, in the county of Essex, about 25 miles east of London, the Essex Police said in a statement. “This is a tragic incident where a large number of people have lost their lives,” Chief Superintendent Andrew Mariner of the Essex Police said. “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish what has happened.”According to the police, they were called to the site shortly before 1:40 a.m., but all 39 people were pronounced dead at the scene. The police have opened a murder investigation.

Source: New York Times October 23, 2019 08:53 UTC