2022 San Antonio migrant deaths
On June 27, 2022, 53 migrants were found dead in and around a tractor-trailer near Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, United States. The deaths, caused by heat exposure and asphyxiation, reportedly occurred during an apparent illegal migrant smuggling attempt across the U.S.–Mexico border. It is the deadliest smuggling incident of its kind in United States history.
| Date | June 27, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location | San Antonio, Texas, US |
| Coordinates | 29°19′37″N 98°36′12″W |
| Deaths | 53 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 12 |
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