Three dead, dozens injured in Mexico City gas tanker explosion
Summary
A gas tanker truck exploded under a highway overpass in Mexico City, resulting in three deaths and at least 70 injuries. The explosion caused significant damage in the Iztapalapa district, and the cause of the accident is under investigation. The roadway, crucial for traffic, was temporarily closed but reopened on the same day.Key Facts
- A gas tanker explosion in Mexico City killed three people and injured at least 70 others.
- The incident occurred in the Iztapalapa district, a densely populated area.
- The explosion burned nearly 30 vehicles and injured included a baby and a two-year-old child.
- Images of the site showed serious injuries and quick action by firefighters and local residents.
- Officials are investigating the cause, suspecting the truck tipped over and contained 49,500 liters of gas.
- The gas tanker displayed the Silza company's logo, but they denied ownership.
- The environmental ministry noted Silza lacked updated insurance paperwork for gas transport.
- The explosion happened on a major road leading to Puebla, which was blocked but later reopened.
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