A tragic incident occurred on one of Texas’ migrant buses, as a 3-year-old child passed away during the journey to Chicago. This marks the first reported death since the state started transporting thousands of migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border last year.
Although Texas authorities confirmed the child’s death, they did not disclose the child’s origin or the cause of illness. The Illinois Department of Public Health revealed that the child, who was 3 years old, died on Thursday in Marion County, located in the southern part of the state.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management expressed their condolences, stating, “Every loss of life is a tragedy.” They further explained that once the child displayed health concerns, the bus immediately pulled over, and the onboard security personnel immediately called 911 for emergency assistance.
According to the agency, the child received prompt medical attention from paramedics but sadly passed away at a hospital. The bus had departed from Brownsville, a city situated on the Texas border. State officials confirmed that all passengers underwent temperature checks and were asked about any pre-existing medical conditions.
Texas’ emergency management agency representatives did not provide further details when questioned about the incident. In their statement, Illinois officials expressed their commitment to working with health officials, state police, and federal authorities to obtain answers in this tragic situation.
Since last year, Texas has transported over 30,000 migrants to Democratic-controlled cities across the U.S. as part of Governor Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star, aimed at tackling border-related issues. Apart from Chicago, buses have also been dispatched to Washington, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, and Los Angeles.
[Image Caption: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks after signing one of several Public Safety bills at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Texas has bused more than 30,000 migrants to Democratic-controlled cities across the U.S. since last year as part of Abbott’s crackdown at the border.]
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