11 people indicted over deaths of six people in cargo container in Texas
Summary
Eleven people were charged in a federal court for their involvement in the deaths of six migrants found inside a rail cargo container in Laredo, Texas. The migrants, including a 14-year-old boy, died from heatstroke while being smuggled on a freight train near the US-Mexico border.Key Facts
- Six migrants died inside a sealed rail cargo container in Laredo, Texas, in May.
- The victims were from Honduras and Mexico, and included one 14-year-old boy and a 56-year-old adult.
- Authorities believe the deaths were caused by hyperthermia, which means overheating or heatstroke.
- The bodies were discovered by a Union Pacific rail employee.
- Eleven people were federally indicted for their role in the human smuggling operation linked to these deaths.
- Laredo is a busy land port on the US-Mexico border with heavy trade activity.
- Trains often slow or stop in Mexico before crossing into the US, which creates chances for smuggling people or goods.
- Experts note that harsh heat and climate conditions make survival in sealed, non-air-conditioned containers very difficult.
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