Traffic on the M3 was brought to a standstill today after suspected migrants were discovered in the back of a lorry.

       Drivers faced 10-mile tailbacks back to the M25 after police shut off the road at Junction 3 for Woking, Bracknell and Lightwater on Thursday morning (February 27).

       Pictures from the scene show officers surrounding the Spanish HGV with migrants wrapped in foil blankets at the side of the southbound carriageway. The lorry company have been approached for comment.

       Surrey Police said in a statement that 10 people were found in the back of the vehicle and 10 people have been arrested on suspicion of entering the UK without leave.

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