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Shock as 14 people found alive in refrigerated lorry at Rosslare

Gardai are investigating after nine men, three women and two girls were discovered in the vehicle at Rosslare Europort at around 3am on Monday

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said it is “fortuitous” that there were no deaths after 14 people were found in a refrigerated lorry at an Irish port.

Gardai are investigating after nine men, three women and two girls were discovered in the vehicle at Rosslare Europort at around 3am on Monday.

They were assessed by medical personnel before being transferred for processing by the international protection service.

The seaport handles passengers and freight from the ...