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Six found dead inside railroad boxcar near Texas border
Six deceased individuals were found in a train car near the border town of Laredo, Texas, on Sunday afternoon, according to local police.
TL;DR
- Six bodies were found inside a train car near Laredo, Texas.
- A railroad employee reported possible deceased individuals inside the car.
- The cause of death and identities of the deceased are currently unknown.
- Local and federal law enforcement, including Homeland Security Investigation and Texas Rangers, are investigating.
- Laredo is recognized as a human smuggling corridor.
- A similar incident in 2022 resulted in the deaths of 53 smuggled individuals due to overheating in a tractor trailer.