Two illegal immigrants died of heatstroke in a commercial train carriage in the Texaswhile others ten were released semi-conscious and airlifted to a US state hospital.
Police on Friday received an anonymous phone call about the existence immigrantswho needed immediate medical attention, on the specific commercial train.
Border guards stopped the train on the outskirts of the Knipa community, in the southern part of the American state. In order to facilitate the access of helicopters to transport the unfortunate migrants to a hospital, they temporarily stopped traffic on the 90 Freeway.
Authorities are investigating the involvement of traffickers who packed the illegal immigrants into a commercial train car, according to U.S. Department of Homeland Security investigators. USA.
The tragedy occurred close to where last June 53 migrants died of heatstroke inside a truck trailer. Two Americans face the death penalty if convicted, while two Mexicans have also been charged in the same case.
Uvalde County Police Chief Daniel Rodriguez estimated that the irregular migrants were dehydrated due to the high temperature in the carriage of the commercial train. “It is sad to see so many irregular migrants in this situation and two of them losing their lives. It’s heartbreaking”Rodriguez said.
The Mexican consulate in Eagle Pass, Texas, said on Twitter that it was aware of the incident and was in contact with US officials to determine if any Mexicans were among the victims.
The US Department of Homeland Security has not disclosed the nationalities of the victims.
The community of Knipa is approximately 120 miles from the United States border with Mexico.
Source: News Beast
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