Death Toll Rises to 17 in Mexico City Gas Truck Explosion

Death toll after Mexico City gas truck explosion rises to 17

Prosecutors investigate speeding

Surviving baby receives medical care

According to the EFE agency, the tragedy that occurred in the eastern part of the Mexican capital continues to claim lives.

On Tuesday, the Government of Mexico City confirmed that the death toll from the gas truck explosion had risen to 17.

The update was released by the Public Health Secretariat, which issued a new report at 10:00 a.m. local time.

In addition to the 17 fatalities, 35 people remain hospitalized and 31 have already been discharged.

New Deaths After the Tragedy

Death toll rises to 17 after explosion in Iztapalapa, reports @SSaludCdMx
As of 10:00 a.m. this Tuesday:

• 35 people hospitalized
• 31 have been discharged pic.twitter.com/NR98keJX23

— Azucena Uresti (@azucenau) September 16, 2025

According to the official list, two more people lost their lives in the last 24 hours.

One of the victims had been hospitalized at the Ignacio Zaragoza ISSSTE Hospital.

The institute’s director, Martí Batres, explained that the patient died after suffering “multiple organ failure.”

With this death, the number of fatalities has become one of the highest ever recorded in incidents of this type in the capital.

Investigations Into Mexico City Gas Truck Explosion

Death Toll Rises to 17 in Mexico City Gas Truck Explosion – PHOTO: EFE

Last Wednesday, a tanker truck with a 49,500-liter capacity overturned and exploded in the eastern area of Mexico City.

The explosion triggered a massive fire, considered one of the most serious accidents in recent years.

The blast damaged homes, vehicles, and dozens of people who were nearby.

The explosion’s shockwave was heard for several kilometers, spreading panic throughout the community.

Causes of the Iztapalapa Explosion Under Investigation

Authorities continue to investigate the exact causes of the accident.

Initial reports from the Mexico City Prosecutor’s Office point to excessive speed as one of the main hypotheses.

They are also analyzing whether the driver’s lack of skill prevented him from controlling the tanker.

The company that owns the vehicle, identified as Silza, is now under legal and administrative review.

Driver Hospitalized Faces Criminal Charges

The truck driver remains hospitalized with severe burns covering most of his body.

Despite his condition, he faces possible criminal charges for homicide, injuries, and damages.

Authorities have stated that once his condition stabilizes, he will be required to answer for the Iztapalapa explosion before the law.

If confirmed, the charges could set a precedent for the responsibility of fuel transport companies in similar disasters.