India, May 11 -- Multiple bodies were discovered inside a Union Pacific cargo train in Laredo, Texas, on Sunday afternoon. A major investigation was underway by the local authorities.

According to the Laredo Police Department, officers responded shortly after 2:30 p.m. local time near mile marker 13, close to 12100 Jim Young Way, an area near the Union Pacific rail yard in north Laredo.

Police confirmed that multiple bodies were found inside the train but did not immediately release the exact number of victims or identify the deceased.

As of Sunday night, investigators had not announced the identities of the deceased or released details regarding possible survivors. Authorities also have not confirmed whether the train originated in Me...