{"id":26279,"date":"2023-11-08T23:49:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T23:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/berkshiredoulas.com\/?p=26279"},"modified":"2023-11-08T23:49:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T23:49:13","slug":"pictures-show-burnt-out-wreckages-as-migrants-killed-in-smuggler-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/berkshiredoulas.com\/world-news\/pictures-show-burnt-out-wreckages-as-migrants-killed-in-smuggler-crash\/","title":{"rendered":"Pictures show burnt out wreckages as migrants killed in smuggler crash"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Mexico: Thousands of migrants depart towards US border<\/h3>\n<p>Horrific pictures show the aftermath of a deadly car crash\u00a0that left seven people \u2014 including four undocumented migrants \u2014 dad in rural Texas.<\/p>\n<p>Both vehicles were destroyed in the collision, which occurred when a Honda passenger car from Houston suspected of human smuggling attempted to evade police.<\/p>\n<p>Lt. Chris Olivarez, the spokesperson for Texas Department of Public Safety, said it occurred &#8220;when the driver passed an 18-wheeler in a no-passing zone&#8221;, hitting a Chevy SUV head on.<\/p>\n<p>He said on X, (formerly known as Twitter):&#8221;[Texas DPS] is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on US 57 near Batesville.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The driver in a Honda passenger car from Houston suspected of human smuggling was evading from Zavala COSO when the driver passed an 18-wheeler in a no-passing zone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/78\/590x\/secondary\/5056534.jpg?r=1699485190566\"><\/p>\n<p>The lieutenant continued: &#8220;The driver drove head-on with a Chevy SUV, causing the vehicle to burst into flames, killing the driver and passenger from Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As a result, five passengers, including the suspected smuggler of the Honda, were killed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Troopers confirmed several of the deceased are from Honduras. Identities will be released once the next of kin is notified. This is still an ongoing investigation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Eyewitnesses reported the deadly crash took place at about 6am local time on Wednesday, November 8.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Brexiteers welcome Germany following UK by considering Rwanda-style migrant plan[LATEST] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Ursula von der Leyen&#8217;s &#8216;worst nightmare&#8217; says migrant crisis will change the EU[SPOTLIGHT] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Artificial intelligence could help slash the asylum backlog[INSIGHT] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/78\/590x\/secondary\/5056537.jpg?r=1699485190615\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Four migrants and the alleged smuggler also died in the crash, bringing the total number of fatalities to seven.<\/p>\n<p>The Texas DPS also confirmed that the highway will be closed until further notice, creating a terrible traffic situation.<\/p>\n<p>Residents who live near Highway 57 between La Pryor and Batesville are encouraged to find alternate routes.<\/p>\n<p>Get all the latest news, entertainment, sport and lifestyle updates from our dedicated American team.<\/p>\n<p>Follow<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Daily Express US<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>on\u00a0Facebook<span>\u00a0<\/span>and Twitter<span>\u00a0<\/span>@ExpressUSNews<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/world\/1833012\/human-smuggler-migrants-dead-crash-pictures-texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mexico: Thousands of migrants depart towards US border Horrific pictures show the aftermath of a deadly car crash\u00a0that left seven people \u2014 including four undocumented migrants \u2014 dad in rural Texas. 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