Brownsville Texas crash: Eight killed as car ploughs into migrants outside shelter

2023-05-08 11:30:47 Written by Alex

Eight people have been killed after a car ploughed into a group of migrants outside a migrant shelter in a horror crash today - and police think it was intentional.

 

Multiple migrants are among the dead and harrowing images on social media show the dreadful scene with witnesses enraged and traumatised.

Police in Brownsville, Texas, reported on Sunday that eight individuals lost their lives and at least six others sustained injuries after a vehicle struck them while they were seated on a curb, waiting at a city bus stop.

Law enforcement officials have apprehended a Hispanic male residing in Brownsville, who is currently being held in custody under 24-hour guard watch, as disclosed by the police to reporters.

 

Local media reports tonight indicate that police have informed reporters that it seems the individuals who tragically lost their lives were intentionally targeted and run over by a motorist.

In an update provided tonight, Brownsville police investigator Martin Sandoval disclosed that a driver has been arrested on charges of reckless driving. However, further charges are anticipated to be filed in the ongoing investigation.

 

During a briefing with reporters, Brownsville police investigator Martin Sandoval expressed that the incident is increasingly appearing to be a deliberate act.


Texas has been struck by another tragedy this weekend, marking the second horrifying incident. Yesterday, a malevolent gunman carried out a ruthless massacre at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals, including innocent children.

 

According to Valley Central's report, a woman who passed by the scene observed several individuals engaged in prayer nearby, while multiple bodies were scattered along the road and victims were being loaded into ambulances.

Lieutenant Sandoval reported that the incident occurred around 8:30 am on Sunday near a bus stop close to a migrant shelter in the border city. The cause of the crash remains unclear at this time. Disturbing footage circulating on social media, which is deemed too graphic to be shared, depicts a distressing scene of several lifeless bodies scattered on the ground, surrounded by pools of blood.

Among them, some individuals are observed in motion, while others lie motionless. In the backdrop, anguished witnesses express their emotions through cries of horror, anger, and despair.


Additionally, six individuals are currently receiving medical attention at the hospital for both serious and minor injuries.
 

According to the police, the driver involved in the incident is undergoing testing for the presence of alcohol and drugs. They have been charged with relevant offenses and are currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital.

At this point, the police have refrained from commenting on a potential motive or confirming whether the crash was intentional.

 

The collision took place in the vicinity of the Ozanam Center in Brownsville, a facility that caters to migrants and individuals experiencing homelessness.

 

 

Hoy Tamaulipas, a local media site, has reported that the collision was a hit-and-run targeting migrants. There are fears that among those who lost their lives, there might be Venezuelan nationals. The article states that a Land Rover-type vehicle, driven by a Hispanic man, struck the group of migrants who were waiting for transportation.

Journalist Jhorman Cruz tweeted: "These images are sent to us from Brownsville, Texas. A van took several migrants ahead of them when they were waiting at a stop for their route to go to their destinations.

 

"They were leaving, this Sunday, from a shelter. According to protagonists, there are Venezuelan deaths."

 

We will provide you with the most up-to-date information, as well as the latest pictures and videos, regarding this developing news story.

 

Journalist Ali Bradley from News Nation shared on Twitter: "A tragic incident occurred where at least 7 migrants lost their lives, and 4-6 individuals sustained injuries. According to Brownsville Police, a man driving an SUV collided with the group who were waiting at the bus stop."

 

"A spokesperson for the police says they are investigating whether or not alcohol played a factor.

 

"Witnesses at the scene detained driver until police arrived. This happened near the Ozanam shelter is a homeless shelter that is helping many migrants in the area right now."

 

As the investigation continues, the police have stated that the area will remain closed for several hours.

 

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