Gas Tanker Explosion in Iztapalapa: Death Toll Rises to 29 in Mexico City Tragedy

Gas tanker explosion in Iztapalapa

Death toll rises to 29

Iztapalapa demands more safety

The Iztapalapa gas tanker explosion continues to claim lives more than a week after the blast of the truck transporting gas in the eastern part of Mexico City.

According to the most recent report from the Mexico City Health Secretariat, the number of deceased rose to 29.

Among the names of the victims are stories that have moved Mexican society.

One of them is that of Alicia Matías Teodoro, the grandmother who suffered severe burns while protecting her granddaughter from the flames unleashed by the disaster.

Iztapalapa Gas Tanker Explosion Leaves 29 Dead

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The death of Misael Cano Rodríguez, a public-image worker for the Iztapalapa Mayor’s Office, was also reported, according to CNN.

Another victim was Ana Daniela Barragán Ramírez, a student at UNAM’s Faculty of Higher Studies in Cuautitlán.

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The driver of the unit, identified as Fernando Soto Munguía, died days later after remaining hospitalized with severe injuries.

The blast occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 10, in the Puente de la Concordia area, a traffic interchange that connects Mexico City with the State of Mexico.

Investigation After Gas Tanker Explosion in Iztapalapa

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The vehicle was carrying a tank loaded with 49,500 liters of gas—known in Mexico as pipas—when it allegedly overturned due to excessive speed.

After the rollover, the fuel began to leak until a large-scale explosion occurred.

The flames reached more than thirty vehicles traveling in the area, multiplying the scope of the disaster.

In its latest report, the Health Secretariat indicated that 18 people remain hospitalized in different medical centers.

Hospitalizations and Medical Care

Likewise, 39 patients who were injured have already been discharged after receiving specialized care.

The Mexico City Attorney General’s Office reported that it opened a case for the crimes of negligent homicide, negligent injury, and property damage.

The driver, who survived the initial impact, remained hospitalized for several days but ultimately died last Tuesday.

The company that owns the truck, Transportadora Silza, stated that it will take responsibility for the consequences arising from the accident.

Safety Debate

For its part, the capital’s government promised support to the families of the victims and to those who remain hospitalized.

The disaster has sparked a debate about safety measures in gas transportation and the maintenance of the units that circulate in the capital and its surrounding areas.

Residents of the area say the blast and smoke column were felt several kilometers away.

The magnitude of the explosion turned the Puente de la Concordia into a zone of devastation, marked by charred cars and debris.

The victims’ families have demanded justice and guarantees that an accident of this magnitude will not be repeated.

Meanwhile, the community of Iztapalapa remains in mourning, moved by a tragedy that shook the heart of eastern Mexico City.