Tragic Incident in Iztapalapa Alcaldía
The Mexico City Health Secretariat reported that the death toll from a gas pipeline explosion at the Puente de la Concordia on the 10th has risen to 22. The incident occurred in the Iztapalapa alcaldía.
In addition to previously reported fatalities, Norma Chávez Ortega, 50, and Abril Díaz Castañeda, 34, have tragically passed away due to injuries sustained in the explosion.
Hospitalized and Recovered Individuals
The same report from the Health Secretariat mentioned that 25 individuals remain hospitalized, while 37 have been discharged.
Unidentified Victims
Bertha Alcalde, the head of the Fiscal General de Justicia in Mexico City, announced that two individuals remain unidentified following the tragedy.
First Unidentified Victim:
A man, estimated to be between 40 and 50 years old, approximately 1.64 meters tall, with a medium build, short brown hair, light olive skin, prominent nose, and possible names Gilberto Aarón or Aarón Gustavo Hernández López.
Second Unidentified Victim:
A woman, possibly named Giovana, estimated to be between 15 and 25 years old, receiving medical care at the Hospital General Magdalena de las Salinas.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the current death toll from the explosion? The death toll has risen to 22.
- How many people are currently hospitalized? 25 individuals remain hospitalized.
- How many people have been discharged from hospitals? 37 individuals have been discharged.
- Who are the two unidentified victims?
- Man: A man estimated to be between 40 and 50 years old, approximately 1.64 meters tall, with a medium build, short brown hair, light olive skin, prominent nose, and possible names Gilberto Aarón or Aarón Gustavo Hernández López.
- Woman: A woman, possibly named Giovana, estimated to be between 15 and 25 years old, receiving medical care at the Hospital General Magdalena de las Salinas.
