Six people found dead at remote Texas spot near Mexico border

12 May 2026 • 3:23 AM MYT
The Independent
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Six people found dead at remote Texas spot near Mexico border

  • Six bodies were discovered inside a train boxcar in Laredo, Texas, on Sunday.
  • A Union Pacific worker found the deceased individuals in a remote train yard near the Mexican border.
  • Police and firefighters confirmed the deaths, and authorities stated there were no survivors.
  • The cause of death has not yet been determined, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
  • While the origin of the individuals was not disclosed, past incidents of multiple deaths in similar circumstances near the US-Mexico border have involved migrants.

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