Texas migrant deaths: Survivors were ‘hot to the touch’ – officials

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There was no water or air conditioning on the lorry where the 46 migrants died, Chief Hood confirms.

He says that while the truck was a refrigerated trailer, there was “no visible working” cooling unit on board.

San Antonio experienced hot weather on Monday, with temperatures reaching around 39C (103F).

All of the 16 survivors were taken to hospital within around an hour of being found, he says.

Chief Hood says the process went “very smoothly and quickly”, with about 60 firefighters, 20 fire engines and 20 medic units in the response.

All of those on scene are receiving support for what they have, he confirms.

Quote Message: We’re not supposed to open up a truck and see stacks of bodies in there. None of come to work imagining that. from Chief Charles Hood San Antonio Fire Department

We’re not supposed to open up a truck and see stacks of bodies in there. None of come to work imagining that.

Chief Charles HoodSan Antonio Fire Department

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