Death Toll Rises to 15 in Mexico Gas Truck Explosion; Surviving Baby Transferred to U.S.

Mexico gas truck explosion death toll rises to 15

Baby to be transferred to U.S.

Prosecutors cite speeding

According to EFE, the Mexico City government confirmed on Monday that the death toll from the Mexico gas truck explosion in Iztapalapa has risen to 15.

The Ministry of Public Health reported the death of an unidentified patient who had been in intensive care at Dr. Victorio de la Fuente Narváez Hospital of the IMSS.

“Unfortunately, the individual was unidentified, and so far no contact has been made with any relatives,” the agency stated.

This marks the first unidentified victim since the start of the official count.

Mexico Gas Truck Explosion and Official Findings

International | Death toll rises to 15 in the Mexico City gas truck explosion.
Read more here: https://t.co/WncEcmWsFz#NoticiasVenevision #15Sep pic.twitter.com/C0a05bj8Y5

— Noticias Venevision (@noticierovv) September 16, 2025

The tragedy occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 10, when a 49,500-liter tanker truck overturned and exploded on Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza, near the Puente de la Concordia in Iztapalapa.

The initial toll was 14 dead, 39 hospitalized, and 30 released after treatment.

With this latest death, the toll has risen to 15, while authorities continue to investigate the causes of the accident.

The Mexico City Prosecutor’s Office presented a preliminary report pointing to speeding and lack of driver skill.

Mexico Gas Truck Explosion: Forensic Report

Death Toll Rises to 15 in Mexico Gas Truck Explosion – PHOTO: EFE

The document, prepared by the General Coordination of Forensic Services, indicated that the driver lost control of the truck in a roundabout.

Although he was traveling at 40 km/h, the posted limit in the area, the report concluded that he lacked the technical ability to maintain control of the vehicle.

The analysis ruled out external factors such as potholes or speed bumps and confirmed that the pavement was dry.

The main hypothesis is that the driver lost control of the tanker, causing it to overturn and explode.

The Story of the “Heroic Grandmother”

THIS IS HOW THE GRANDMOTHER WALKED WITH HER GRANDDAUGHTER
A video shows the ‘Heroic Grandmother’ walking with her granddaughter seeking help—more for the child than for herself. In the images, a truck driver looks on in shock… pic.twitter.com/OQz4SOPPrm

— Qué Poca Madre (@QuePocaMadre_Mx) September 14, 2025

The driver, employed by the company Silza, remains hospitalized with severe burns and is under police custody.

The scenes of the explosion shocked Mexico due to the scale of the tragedy.

Neighbors reported that the blast wave reached several blocks, damaging homes, businesses, and nearby cars.

Amid the devastation, a story of heroism emerged that moved the nation.

Surviving Baby to Be Transferred to the United States

HEROIC GRANDMOTHER DIES
Tonight it was reported that #AliciaMatiasTeodoro, known online as ‘the heroic grandmother,’ passed away after shielding her granddaughter during the gas truck explosion in Iztapalapa. She fought for several days with burns over 90% of her body… pic.twitter.com/NWiPN02Vxr

— Al Punto Noticias (@AlPuntoNoticias) September 13, 2025

Alicia Matías Teodoro, 49, died days after the accident from burns covering more than 90% of her body.

She had shielded her granddaughter Jazlyn, just 2 years old, with her own body, saving the child from the flames.

The Michou and Mau Foundation confirmed that the toddler will be transferred to Shriners Hospitals for Children in Galveston, Texas, according to EFE.

The transfer will ensure she receives specialized care for severe burns.