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Six bodies were found in a train boxcar in Laredo, Texas, on Sunday, May 10, 2026, according to Laredo Police Investigator Joe Baeza. The victims were discovered by a Union Pacific employee in a remote section of a rail yard near the U.S.-Mexico border, and first responders confirmed they were deceased at the scene. There were no survivors. The cause of death has not been determined, and authorities have not identified the individuals or disclosed their nationalities, Baeza said. The incident is under active investigation by Laredo police and federal agencies, with no preliminary findings released. The discovery echoes past tragedies involving migrants in southern Texas, including a 2022 incident in which 53 people died in an overheated tractor trailer near San Antonio. While no link has been confirmed, the location raises concerns about human smuggling operations along the border. Forensic and immigration authorities are working to identify the victims and determine the circumstances of their deaths. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are expected to provide an update within the coming days.