6 people found dead inside a boxcar in Texas, officials say
U.S. Homeland Security is investigating an alleged human smuggling event after a Union Pacific worker found six dead in a boxcar, officials said.
- Six people were found dead inside a Union Pacific cargo train at a railyard in Laredo on Sunday near 12100 Jim Young Way and Mile Marker 13.
- Temperatures in Laredo hit 97 degrees on Sunday, with conditions inside train cars likely exceeding 100 degrees in the sweltering heat.
- Laredo Police Department officers responded around 3 p.m. after a Union Pacific employee reported a "trailer box car with the discovery of multiple casualties in the car." The company spokesperson said they are "saddened by this incident."
- The Webb County medical examiner will conduct autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death while the department continues its investigation; officials have not yet released victim identities.
- Port Laredo accounted for 62% of Texas land port trade in 2024, valued at nearly $340 billion according to the Texas Comptroller, underscoring the city's critical role in regional commerce.
114 Articles
114 Articles
Rutland Herald
Heat stroke is suspected among 6 found dead in a shipping container at a rail yard near Texas border
A medical examiner believes heat stroke led to the deaths of six people thought to be immigrants found inside a shipping container at a Union Pacific rail yard in Laredo, Texas. Police in Laredo say workers discovered the bodies on…
6 Found Dead in Shipping Container at Union Pacific Rail Yard in Texas
A medical examiner believes heat stroke led to the deaths of six people thought to be immigrants found inside a shipping container at a Union Pacific rail yard in Laredo, Texas 6 Found Dead in Shipping Container at Union Pacific Rail Yard in Texas.
Heatstroke suspected among 6 found dead in train carriage at Texas rail depot
A South Texas medical examiner believes heatstroke may have led to the death of six people thought to be immigrants who were found on Sunday afternoon inside a argo train carriage at a Union Pacific rail depot near the Mexico border in Laredo, Texas. The people were found on Sunday as workers were inspecting one of the cars, said Jose Baeza, a spokesman for the Laredo Police Department. Police and fire crews arrived at the scene soon after. They…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
