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6 found dead in a cargo train boxcar at a Union Pacific yard in Texas border town, police said

6 found dead in a cargo train boxcar at a Union Pacific yard in Texas border town, police said

Summary

Six people were found dead inside a cargo train boxcar at a Union Pacific rail yard in Laredo, Texas, near the Mexico border. Police and fire crews confirmed the deaths, and an investigation is ongoing.

Key Facts

  • Six people (five men and one woman) were found dead inside a cargo train boxcar.
  • The bodies were discovered during a routine inspection on Sunday.
  • The victims have not been named, and autopsies will be performed.
  • The cargo car’s travel history is currently unknown.
  • Union Pacific is cooperating with law enforcement in the investigation.
  • Laredo is a major U.S.-Mexico border port and often linked to illegal crossings.
  • Authorities have not confirmed if the deaths involved a smuggling operation.
  • Last year, two smugglers received life sentences for a deadly migrant smuggling incident in Texas.
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