6 found dead in cargo train carriage at rail depot in Texas border town, police say

Laredo, Texas is a busy land port of entry for trade on the US-Mexico border and a common connection for the illegal movement of people

Six people were found dead inside a cargo train carriage at a Union Pacific rail depot near the Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, police said.

The people were found on Sunday as workers were inspecting one of the cars, said Jose Baeza, a spokesman for the Laredo Police Department. They did not appear to be alive, he said.

Police and fire crews arrived at the scene soon after. They confirmed that there were six people dead, including five men and one woman, Baeza told reporters. They were not named.

Baeza said autopsies would be done. He did not immediately respond to a text requesting information on Monday.

The train car’s travel history was not known.

“Union Pacific is saddened by this incident and is working closely with law enforcement to investigate,” the rail company said in a statement.