Gas tanker explosion in Mexico: three dead, over 70 injured.

A gas tanker exploded under an overpass on a highway in Mexico, causing a massive fire. As a result of the incident, three people died and 70 were injured. This was reported by Glavkom citing Associated Press.

According to inkorr.com: The exploded truck was carrying about 50 thousand liters of gasoline. Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada described this explosion as an 'emergency situation'. She noted that 18 vehicles were destroyed during the fire. All the injured were taken to hospitals in the city. The incident occurred on one of the main routes connecting Mexico City with the city of Puebla.

Other fires

It should be noted that a major chemical fire occurred in Newburgh, Indiana, at the PBTT plant.

Also, on September 9, a fire occurred in the Brovary district of Kyiv region in a peat bog, where rescuers fought the flames over an area of about 5 hectares.

The gas tanker explosion in Mexico has been a tragic event that highlights the dangers of working with flammable materials. This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures when transporting and storing hazardous substances, as the consequences can be catastrophic.