Shocking Discovery on M40: 11 Refugees Found in Lorry Trailer

Police staged a dramatic rescue after 11 refugees were found crammed inside the back of a lorry trailer on the M40. The alert came from a sharp-eyed motorist who spotted a human hand waving from the trailer as the lorry sped along the busy motorway.

Emergency Rush to Junction 10

Officers and ambulance crews raced to the scene near Junction 10 this afternoon to stop the vehicle and aid those trapped inside. The swift response likely saved lives in this tense motorway drama.

More Details Expected

Police are investigating how the refugees got inside the lorry and are providing medical checks. Stay tuned for updates on this shocking smuggling incident.

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