British police released three people on bail Sunday (Monday NZT) after questioning them in the deaths of 39 people found hidden in a shipping container in southeastern England. READ MORE:* Lorry deaths: Fourth person arrested as investigation intensifies* UK lorry deaths: Police arrest two in connection with 39 bodies found in lorry* Driver 'passed out' when he discovered 39 bodies in truck container: reports* UK police confirm 39 people found dead in truck were Chinese citizens* Human cargo driven to frozen fate in an Essex industrial park* Man arrested after 39 bodies found inside a truck container: UK policeIrish police said another man was arrested Saturday in connection with the case. Up to 24 families have reported to local authorities their missing children as of Sunday afternoon, VNExpress website reported. LEON NEAL/GETTY IMAGES A lorry in which 39 bodies were discovered in the trailer. We are asking anyone who may have information that may assist us in identification to come forward to us."

Source: Stuff October 27, 2019 15:45 UTC