Six people were found dead inside a cargo train boxcar near Laredo, Texas on Sunday, according to local officials.

The bodies were discovered in a boxcar located near a rail yard in the border city of Laredo. Officials have not yet released details about the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

Laredo sits along the U.S.-Mexico border and serves as a major crossing point for both commercial and rail traffic between the two countries. The city's rail yards handle significant cargo volumes as part of trade operations.

Authorities have not identified the deceased individuals or provided information about how long the bodies may have been in the boxcar. The investigation into the deaths remains ongoing.

No additional details about the discovery or the ongoing investigation were immediately available from officials.