Train Container Tragedy Exposed | Oakland News

Eleven people are now facing life sentences for smuggling migrants into the U.S. in a sealed, sweltering train container that reached 90°F — killing seven, including a 14-year-old boy — after smugglers fled when one person fell out. The victims, from Honduras and Mexico, paid $15K to $100K for the doomed journey from Del Rio to Laredo. Ten suspects are in custody, two remain at large — including U.S. citizens and undocumented immigrants — as authorities probe a deadly smuggling ring that exploits train routes beyond border patrol reach, echoing last year’s 53-person tractor-trailer tragedy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/588d13fb298df9aa