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BBC News Published image copyrightEssex Police image captionNguyen Huy Hung was one of 39 people who died in a container en route from Belgium to Essex The father of a 15-year-old boy who was one of 39 people to die in a lorry trailer said he learned of his son's death through social media. Nguyen Huy Hung died in the sealed container en route from Belgium to Purfleet, Essex, in October 2019. His father, Nguyen Huy Tung, said the family could not believe it until "we saw his body by our own eyes" at the hospital. Eight men are being sentenced for their role in the people-smuggling operation.

By Press Association 2021 Bodies found in lorry container The families of the 39 men, woman and children who suffocated en route to Britain have spoken of their grief, loss and hardship. Prosecutor Jonathan Polnay read out statements from the parents, wives, husbands and children of the victims as those responsible for the tragedy prepared to be sentenced at the Old Bailey The mother of one of the youngest victims, Dinh Dinh Binh, 15, spoke of the emotional and financial toll. Bui Thi Nguyet said: “Although we have received his cremate...

Essex people smuggling ring accused listens to final gasps of Vietnamese people who died Defendants to be sentenced for roles in “sophisticated long running” operation Police and forensic officers at the scene in Grays, Essex (Image: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire) Never miss a thing from Belfast and beyond - sign up for FREE newsletter direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or service...