Six people were found dead inside a boxcar at a rail yard in Laredo, Texas, on Sunday afternoon, according to local officials. The discovery was made by a Union Pacific employee inspecting a stopped train before it continued its journey north.
The Laredo Police Department spokesperson confirmed that no survivors were found in the boxcar. The cause of death is under investigation, with temperatures exceeding 90°F (32°C) at the time. The ages and immigration status of the deceased have not yet been determined.
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) acknowledged the incident and referred inquiries to local authorities and the Texas Rangers. Union Pacific expressed sadness over the event and stated it is cooperating with law enforcement.
This incident echoes a 2024 case where 20 migrants were rescued from a locked train compartment in Laredo. In 2022, 53 migrants died in a tractor-trailer in the same city, leading to life sentences for two smugglers.
