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A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on the Border Highway in South Central El Paso, resulting in the death of one person. The accident happened around 1:31 a.m. at Cesar Chavez East and Fonseca. All eastbound lanes at Cesar Chavez at Barcelona are closed until further notice as police investigate the incident.
In East El Paso, an early-morning collision at Gateway East and Pendale resulted in one fatality and one person with minor injuries. The incident, involving two vehicles, occurred just before 3:30 a.m. on Monday. Special Traffic Investigations is examining the cause of the crash. Following the accident, all lanes of Gateway East were closed but were reported to have reopened later in the morning. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
In El Paso, Texas, a fatal crash occurred early on New Year's Day at the Pendale Road exit off of Gateway East, resulting in one death and one person hospitalized with minor injuries. The crash led to an expected closure of the gateway for several hours. Police are investigating the incident, and further updates will be provided as the story develops.
A group of approximately 1,300 migrants has been moving through Chihuahua, Mexico, since Christmas Day, with a larger caravan of 6,000-8,000 people expected to follow. As they approach El Paso, Texas, some migrants are attempting to use the CBP One app to legally seek asylum but are crossing illegally due to appointment shortages. El Paso, previously a border crisis epicenter, is preparing for the influx with processing centers and shelters. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with Mexican officials to discuss the surge, and Mexico has increased migrant detentions, though enforcement efforts have shown inconsistencies.
A massive caravan of 6,000 migrants is making its way toward the US, with many aiming for El Paso, Texas. The group has been seen dangerously clinging to a train known as 'The Beast' through Mexico. This comes amid record-breaking migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border, with over 9,600 daily crossings reported in December. Local Mexican towns have been assisting the migrants on their journey, while US officials express concern over stretched resources and national security. The situation is intensifying as the numbers grow and border towns like Lukeville, Arizona, and Eagle Pass, Texas, also face unprecedented migrant influxes.