Between 20 to 50 migrants found dead in truck on Austria highway

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Between 20 to 50 migrants found dead in truck on Austria highway

At least 20 migrants have been found dead inside a truck on a highway in Austria, police said Thursday, August 27. The vehicle reportedly had between 20 and 50 bodies and was found in an emergency lane off the highway near the border with Hungary, police spokesman Hans Peter Doskozil said at a press conference. It is believed the truck had been parked in the area since Wednesday. “We cannot confirm yet how they died,” Doskozil added. Forensics teams at the scene said it would take several days to secure evidence.

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