Truck with immigrants catches fire during chase in Texas Texas highway police officers rescued a group of immigrants who were in the cargo compartment of a burning box truck in the United States. After being rescued, the immigrants were arrested. ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp The case occurred on June 4th, but the images were only released this Thursday (11th). Agents responded to a call to assist Border Patrol agents during a chase involving a truck on Highway 281 near the town of Falfurrias. During the chase, officers used a tire-puncturing device in an attempt to stop the vehicle, but the driver continued to flee until the truck caught fire. Police rescue immigrants from burning truck in Texas and then arrest group Reproduction/Reuters The driver and a passenger were removed from the cabin by police officers and agents and arrested. The driver then informed authorities that there were other occupants inside the truck. Security forces quickly unlocked the truck and rescued 39 people suspected of being illegal immigrants before the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames. According to the corporation, all individuals underwent medical screening to check for injuries before being arrested.