Introduction
A devastating explosion of a gas tanker truck on the La Concordia bridge, connecting Mexico City and the State of Mexico, has resulted in a grim toll of 29 fatalities. The latest victims reported are Alfonso Franco Madrigal, 36 years old, who passed away at the Hospital Regional Zaragoza ISSSTE, and Ali Yael González Aranda, 18 years old, who succumbed to injuries at the National Rehabilitation Institute.
Victims and Casualties
According to the Mexico City Health Department (Salud CDMX), the tragic death toll has risen to 29. The health update comes after Martí Batres Guadarrama, head of the Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers (ISSSTE), preemptively announced another fatality.
- Fatalities: 29 individuals have lost their lives in this tragedy.
- Hospitalized: 16 people remain hospitalized following the explosion.
- Discharged: 39 individuals have been released from medical care.
Prior to the recent confirmation of 29 fatalities, the official death toll stood at 27, ten days after the explosion. The last reported victim was Ricardo Corona Hernández, 38 years old. Other deceased individuals included Erik Vicente Acevedo Romero, the 33-year-old bus driver, and María Salud Molina, a 59-year-old passenger.
ISSSTE Director’s Announcement
Martí Batres Guadarrama, the ISSSTE director general, previously reported that 28 fatalities had occurred. He expressed his sorrow over the loss of a 36-year-old patient who received medical attention at the Hospital Regional ‘General Ignacio Zaragoza’ ISSSTE due to severe burns sustained from the incident at the La Concordia bridge.
Investigations and Commitment to Victims
The Fiscalía General de Justicia de la Ciudad de México (FGJCDMX) continues its investigation to determine the precise causes of the disaster. The tanker truck, operated by Silza from Tuxpan, Veracruz, destined for a gas station in Tláhuac, lost control on an uphill curve while merging onto the Mexico-Puebla highway. The collision with a solid object caused the tanker’s container to fracture, leading to a gas leak and subsequent explosion that reached a diameter of 180 meters.
Fiscal General Bertha Alcalde Luján emphasized that the primary goal of the investigation is to establish responsibility for each party involved in the incident and prioritize comprehensive compensation for all victims as swiftly as possible.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the current death toll from the gas tanker explosion? The tragic death toll has risen to 29.
- Who are the latest reported victims? The two most recent fatalities are Alfonso Franco Madrigal, 36 years old, and Ali Yael González Aranda, 18 years old.
- How many people remain hospitalized? Sixteen individuals are currently hospitalized following the explosion.
- How many people have been discharged from medical care? Thirty-nine individuals have been released from medical care.
- What is the purpose of the ongoing investigation by FGJCDMX? The investigation aims to determine the precise causes of the disaster and establish responsibility for each party involved, prioritizing comprehensive compensation for all victims.
