Mexico City Gas Tanker Blast: Death Toll Rises, Investigations Intensify
Mexico City Gas Tanker Blast: Death Toll Rises, Investigations Intensify
MEXICO CITY – The death toll from Wednesday’s catastrophic gas tanker explosion on a Mexico City highway has climbed to eight, with 67 individuals still hospitalized, 22 of whom remain in critical condition. The incident, which occurred on September 10, 2025, continues to send shockwaves through the capital as families desperately await news of their loved ones and authorities press forward with an investigation into the deadly blast.
The tanker truck crash and subsequent explosion engulfed more than two dozen vehicles, leaving a scene of devastation and badly burned survivors. Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada confirmed the updated figures on Thursday, as first responders continued their arduous work and hospitals grappled with the influx of patients suffering severe second- and third-degree burns.
Prosecutors indicate that the truck, carrying over 13,000 gallons of liquid propane, appeared to have flipped due to excessive speed. Furthermore, a preliminary review by regulators revealed the vehicle lacked up-to-date insurance for transporting its hazardous cargo, a claim the company, Silza Transport, has denied while stating it has policies to cover damages and victims.
The tragedy has reignited concerns about the safety of fuel transport within Mexico. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Thursday that she has instructed her energy secretary to develop new measures to enhance fuel transportation safety, though specific details were not immediately provided.
The human cost of the disaster is profound. Beatriz Aguilar spent Thursday outside a hospital, agonizingly awaiting news of her 15-year-old son, Adrián, who was severely burned while on a school bus caught in the explosion. Similarly, Pilar Domínguez, a resident near the crash site, described the chaos and horror of witnessing the explosion and its aftermath, now joining community efforts to support affected families.
The incident occurred in the densely populated Iztapalapa district. While the investigation continues, it serves as a grim reminder of previous, similar incidents, including a 2020 double tanker explosion in Nayarit that killed 13, and a 2015 propane truck leak at a Mexico City hospital that resulted in five deaths.
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