MEXICO CITY (AP) — The demise toll from the explosion of a tanker truck carrying propane on a significant freeway in Mexico Metropolis final week has risen to fifteen, authorities stated Monday.
Mexico Metropolis well being officers introduced on X {that a} 40-year-old man had died from his accidents after which hours later stated in an announcement {that a} fifteenth particular person had died who had not been recognized. Thirty-nine individuals remained hospitalized.
Investigators decided that the tank of the overturned trailer ruptured after colliding with one thing. They proceed investigating whether or not the truck was dashing and whether or not the motive force had enough coaching.
The ensuing fireplace final Wednesday engulfed greater than two dozen automobiles and left dozens of badly burned victims.
