Seven People Die in Texas Trains

May 12, 2026, 18:42
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Introduction

Police are looking into the deaths of seven people. These people were from Mexico and Honduras. They were found near trains in Texas.

Main Body

On Sunday, a worker found six dead people in a big metal box in Laredo, Texas. There were five men and one woman. They were between 14 and 56 years old. The doctor says they died because it was too hot inside the box. Police also found one dead man near the train tracks in San Antonio. He was far from Laredo. Police think he fell out of the metal box. The box cannot open from the inside. Many people try to enter the USA illegally in Laredo. They often hide in trains. The train company uses new scanners to stop this. In 2022, other people went to prison for a similar crime with 53 deaths.

Conclusion

The police and the government are still working on the case. They are helping the families in Mexico.

Learning

⚡ The "Action" Connector

Look at how the story connects who did it with what they did. In A2 English, we use a simple pattern: Person → Action.

Examples from the text:

  • Police → are looking into the deaths
  • A worker → found six dead people
  • The doctor → says they died

📦 Describing Things (Simple Adjectives)

To reach A2, stop using just one word. Use a Size/Feeling word + Object.

WordObjectMeaning
Bigmetal boxA large container made of metal
NewscannersModern machines for checking
SimilarcrimeA death that happened in the same way

🌍 Where and Who (The Basics)

Notice how the text tells us about people and places using simple words like from and near:

  • Origin: People →\rightarrow from →\rightarrow Mexico/Honduras.
  • Location: Found →\rightarrow near →\rightarrow trains/tracks.

Vocabulary Learning

police (n.)
law enforcement officers who protect people and enforce laws
Example:The police are investigating the accident.
people (n.)
human beings; a group of persons
Example:Many people attended the event.
found (v.)
to discover something that was missing or hidden
Example:They found the box on the platform.
near (prep.)
close to a place or person
Example:The station is near the river.
trains (n.)
large vehicles that run on tracks and carry passengers or goods
Example:The trains were delayed by a storm.
box (n.)
a container with flat sides, usually made of cardboard or metal
Example:The box was heavy and metal.
hot (adj.)
having a high temperature; warm or hot to touch
Example:The box was too hot inside.
open (v.)
to make something accessible or able to be entered
Example:The box cannot open from the inside.
illegal (adj.)
not allowed by law; unlawful
Example:He tried to enter the USA illegally.
scanner (n.)
a device that reads or detects objects, often used for security
Example:The train company uses new scanners to stop theft.