8 People Believed to Be Migrants Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle at Texas Bus Stop

Eight people were killed after a car ran into pedestrians on Sunday morning in Brownsville, Texas.

A Brownsville Police Department (BPD) representative Martin Sandoval told theAssociated Pressthat the accident occurred at a bus stop around 8:30 a.m. near a shelter for migrants, which a BPD representative identified as the Ozanam Center toABC News. The victims are believed to be migrants,NBC Newsreports.

Seven deaths were initially reported, butBrownsville Mayor Trey Mendezsaid in a statement on Facebook that an additional person died, bringing the total number of fatal victims to eight with several others injured and in critical condition.

According to NBC News, at least 10 others were injured. Police did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Sandoval toldHouston news outlet CW 39that the suspected driver was arrested and charged with reckless driving, with more charges likely to be filed. ABC News reported that the suspect in custody is male, citing police.

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Currently, the suspect is under 24-hour guard watch at the hospital for treatment, authorities told to ABC News, and the suspect is undergoing alcohol and drug tests.

The AP reported that it is unclear what caused the accident. The investigation is ongoing.

“As we continue to receive information on the tragic incident that occurred today, we have yet to receive evidence that this was an intentional act,” Mendez said in a statement. “Our police department continues with the investigation after apprehending the driver of the vehicle at the scene. The driver has thus far been uncooperative.”

source: people.com