A dead man is among more than 30 suspected illegal immigrants found in a container at Tilbury Docks.
At least 19 of those discovered, including seven children, have been taken to Basildon Hospital with "significant health problems".
Seven ambulances were sent to the scene and Basildon Hospital said on its Twitter feed that it is "responding to a major incident".
It added: "A&E is open, but please be aware that waiting times may be extended."
The East of England Ambulance service confirmed a hazardous area response team had also been sent to the scene.
A spokeswoman for Basildon Hospital said those being treated were being "assessed".
Essex Police were called after the people were found on the container, which arrived on a ship from Zeebrugge in Belgium and was being unloaded at 7.35am.
A police spokesman said: "Thirty one people, including adults and children of both genders, were found inside.
"One man has sadly died and the others have significant health problems.
"They are being treated by ambulance crews and are being taken to local hospitals."
Police are dealing with the incident alongside staff from Port of Tilbury, UK Border Force and the East of England Ambulance Service, the spokesman said.
A casualty bureau is being set up.
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