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]]> A tragic dying message from the back of people smugglers’ lorry has enabled police in England to trace the family of a 26-year-old victim.

She was one of 39 people who died in the the refrigerated unit.

Five people have been arrested in connection with the deaths.

They face charges of people trafficking and manslaughter.

Phan Thi Tra My paid more than half a million rand to get into the refrigerated container with 38 other people.

Police in Essex found all 39 dead and are trying to identify them

Translated into English Pham’s text message home reads: I’m sorry mum.  My journey abroad  hasn’t succeeded. Mum I love you so much. I am dying because I cannot breathe.”

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