Six migrants killed after Mexico soldiers open fire

Officials say the incident happened after a military patrol saw a vehicle carrying 33 migrants travelling at speed.

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The Mexican defence ministry said another 10 migrants were injured in the incident on Tuesday evening some 25 miles (40km) north of the border with Guatemala.

The ministry said a military patrol saw the migrants' pick-up vehicle travelling at high speed, which made an apparent attempt to avoid being stopped.

Soldiers reported hearing explosions after which two officers opened fire, the statement said, adding they have been removed from their duties while an investigation is carried out.

Mexico is under pressure from the US to crack down on the number of migrants making their way through the country to reach the American border.

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