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At Least Eight Killed, Several Injured After SUV Runs Over Group of Migrants in Texas

At least eight people died after an SUV slammed into a crowd of people waiting for a bus Sunday outside a migrant shelter in the border city of Brownsville, Texas. According to the authorities, approx. 10 others were injured during the same; police prepared to arrest the hospitalized driver.

The incident occurred on Sunday at the bus stop near the Ozanam Center, a shelter for migrants, Brownsville Police investigator Lt. Martin Sandoval said.

8 people died as an SUV slammed into a crowd of people

Taking notes from the tragic incident, Brownsville police confirmed 8 people dead. Seven were killed on the spot and one succumbed to the injuries later.

The victims were waiting at a bus stop when they were run over. Majority of these victims were immigrants and were waiting for a bus to take them to the bus station or airport, to get to their final destination, Sandoval said.

“This is something that is extraordinary. We have never seen something like this,” Director of the Ozanam Center Victor Maldonado said.

Brownsville police say the driver, a Hispanic male and a resident of Brownsville is now in jail.

Sandoval said he is facing a charge of reckless driving, but more charges are possible as the investigation continues. Toxicology results are also pending.

“I know there is a report out there; they are saying that it was intentional. Brownsville police are saying this was an intentional accident. Well, I’m here to clarify that Brownsville police have never taken the stand that this was an intentional accident. It is a factor that we have to look at,” Sandoval said.

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10 people are being treated

Ten people are being treated in hospitals in Brownsville, Harlingen and McAllen with their injuries ranging from minor to major.

As the crash involves migrants who were processed by Border Patrol, the FBI will be assisting Brownsville police as needed in the investigation.

Sandoval said authorities are still investigating whether the crash was intentional or accidental. He said witnesses described seeing the driver ignore a red light, drive up on a curb and run over a group of people waiting at the bus stop.

The shelter has been housing immigrants while they wait for more permanent housing, he said.

Brownsville is located on the southern tip of Texas, just across the Rio Grande River.

(With Input Feeds)

Alina Khan

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