Lorry deaths accused 'made earlier smuggling bid'published at 15:51 British Summer Time 8 October 2020
The Old Bailey hears some of the 39 victims were also involved in a foiled crossing bid days before.
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Lorry deaths accused 'made earlier smuggling bid'published at 15:51 British Summer Time 8 October 2020
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