Eight people are dead in Texas after what authorities are calling a human smuggling attempt gone wrong.
The eight, including two children, were found in the trailer of an 18-wheeler outside a Walmart off I35 South in San Antonio overnight. Authorities say 30 others are hospitalized.
Police Chief William McManus said officers responded to a call from a Walmart parking lot. An employee called police about possible illegal immigrants after someone from the truck asked for water. Nearly 40 people were reportedly inside the trailer. Fire officials say at least 17 are critical while 13 are in serious condition, many suffering from dehydration.
The driver of the truck is in custody. McManus said police reviewed video from the store and saw several people had left the scene.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement is involved with the investigation.