Six Dead People Found in Train Car in Texas

May 11, 2026, 16:57
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Introduction

Police are looking into the deaths of six people. They found the bodies in a train car in Laredo, Texas.

Main Body

Train workers found the bodies on Sunday afternoon. There were five men and one woman. Police do not know who the people are. They do not know where the train car came from. Many police groups are working together. Doctors will check the bodies to find the cause of death. It was very hot in Laredo. The temperature was 97 degrees Fahrenheit. Laredo is a busy place for trade between the US and Mexico. The train company, Union Pacific, is sad about this. They are helping the police.

Conclusion

The police are still working. They are waiting for more information about the train car.

Learning

πŸ” The 'Action Now' Pattern

In this story, the writer uses simple words to show things happening right now. To get to A2, you need to know how to describe a current situation using 'Are + Verb-ing'.

Look at these examples from the text:

  • Police are looking into... β†’\rightarrow (They are doing it now)
  • Groups are working together... β†’\rightarrow (They are doing it now)
  • They are waiting for... β†’\rightarrow (They are doing it now)

πŸ’‘ Simple Rule: To talk about an action that is in progress, use: Person + am/is/are + Action word with -ing.

Quick Comparison:

  • I work (General fact)
  • I am working (Right now!)

Word Bank for this Pattern:

  • Helping β†’\rightarrow They are helping the police.
  • Checking β†’\rightarrow Doctors are checking the bodies.

Vocabulary Learning

train (n.)
a set of connected cars pulled by a locomotive
Example:I took the train to work.
police (n.)
officers who enforce laws
Example:The police arrived quickly.
deaths (n.)
the act of dying
Example:The news reported several deaths.
bodies (n.)
dead human remains
Example:The police found the bodies.
afternoon (n.)
the part of the day after noon
Example:We met in the afternoon.
men (n.)
adult male humans
Example:There were five men.
woman (n.)
adult female human
Example:There was one woman.
cause (n.)
reason for something
Example:They look for the cause of death.
temperature (n.)
measure of heat
Example:The temperature was 97 degrees.
trade (n.)
exchange of goods
Example:Laredo is a busy place for trade.