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UPDATE: Woman dies after van carrying immigrants rolled over
Web Posted: 10/26/2006 05:44 PM CDT
By Mariano Castillo
Express-News Border Bureau
LAREDO – One woman died and about 20 others were injured Wednesday night when a passenger van stuffed with as many as 50 undocumented immigrants rolled over on a Zapata County road.
The Department of Public Safety and Zapata County Sheriff’s office this morning continued to piece together details of the incident, which happened at 6 p.m.
"I have not seen anything like that in my 30-year career," Zapata County Sheriff Sigifredo Gonzalez said.
The van was speeding along FM 2687, about 12 miles easy of U.S. 83, when a tire apparently blew out, causing the van to roll over, Gonzalez said.
Several of the injured told deputies that as many as 50 people were stuffed inside the van, Gonzalez said.
One unidentified woman was killed, and about 20 were rushed to hospitals in Laredo, Rio Grande City and McAllen.
The event triggered an emergency contingency plan in Laredo called "Operation Rio," where hospitals called in all available resources for mass triage, Laredo Fire Department spokesman Eloy Vega said.
Most of the passengers were ejected from the van, causing head injuries, chest injuries and fractures, Vega said.
The Border Patrol helped transport the injured and used a helicopter to find survivors who fled, spokeswoman Sara Melendez said.
DPS officials said details would be forthcoming as the investigation continues.
No arrests had been made as of this morning, but authorities were looking at a suspect linked with the smuggling operation who was not at the scene, Gonzalez said.
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2006-11-02 16:14:06 · 8 answers · asked by princess_29_71 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Its a good thing its the media doing the reporting and not anyone on here, you were reported for that, thats so funny, what was the offense, spam? Thats usually what mine are too.
PS Did anyone find out why I am so scared of Pamela Vs husbands 6digit salary?
2006-11-02 16:25:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 4⤋
They were all going back to their studio apartment. LOL. Just kidding. I'm sure I'll be next for a notice.
2006-11-03 00:46:24 · answer #2 · answered by B Low 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Thank you! Keep on posting! Bring us all the news that some people would rather not be brought to the fore!
2006-11-03 00:18:25 · answer #3 · answered by Daisy 6 · 6⤊ 4⤋
appreciate the news cast but what's the point of the question ?
maybe they thought you should be under surveys and polls?
2006-11-03 00:29:16 · answer #4 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
yup its awful and the pro illegals thinks its all ok.
2006-11-03 00:23:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Its very believable. They cant even be responsible for their crime those illegal jerks.
2006-11-03 00:17:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 5⤋
That is terrible.
2006-11-03 00:16:58 · answer #7 · answered by copestir 7 · 2⤊ 5⤋
oh.
okay.....
2006-11-03 00:16:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋