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The Rev Canon Darren Barlow speaks to the BBC about the Grays lorry tragedy

23 October 2024

Rev Canon Darren Barlow

Wednesday 23 October, was the fifth anniversary of the Grays lorry tragedy, when thirty-nine people from Vietnam, tragically lost their lives when travelling to the UK. Their bodies were discovered in a lorry in Grays.

The Rev Canon Darren Barlow, who was the Area Dean of Thurrock at the time, has spoken to the BBC about the aftermath of the tragedy.

Listen on BBC Sounds from 2:13:41

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