At least eight people were killed and nearly 100 injured after a gas truck overturned and exploded in Mexico City, according to local officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mexico City Head of Government Clara Brugada confirmed that the death toll from Wednesday\u2019s explosion in the Iztapalapa neighborhood rose to eight, with another 94 people injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At least 67 people remain hospitalized, including 22 in critical condition, six in serious condition, and 39 in stable but delicate condition, while 19 others have been released, Brugada said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The explosion occurred on the La Concordia bridge after a 49,500-liter gas truck overturned, releasing a large gas cloud. Most of the victims were passengers in public buses and private vehicles, as well as vendors and delivery drivers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Witness videos showed the massive gas cloud spreading before it ignited, with flames engulfing buses and passengers rushing to escape. Other footage showed people with severe burns, including a woman who shielded a baby with her body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cause of the accident remains under investigation, though officials said speeding may have been a factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd25 MOMENTO EXACTO: Una pipa explot\u00f3 bajo el puente de La Concordia en Iztapalapa-Chalco.
\ud83d\udea8 Autos incendiados y usuarios del Metro Santa Martha afectados. Mira el VIDEO aqu\u00ed \ud83d\udc47 pic.twitter.com\/nPlyRF7HRd<\/a><\/p>— El Gr\u00e1fico (@elgmx) September 10, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>