Gas pipe explodes in San Pedro Xalostoc Ecatepec there are 18 dead burned vehicles and homes

Firefighters controlled the fire that occurred this morning around 5:15 am, after a pipe exploded in San Pedro Xalostoc, municipality of Ecatepec, Mexico State. According to reports, 15 people were killed and several houses and vehicles were damaged pipe after Termogas company, carrying butane gas exploded on the Mexico-Pachuca highway at kilometer 14. Among the damaged property is a kinder, of which there were no casualties, because classes started yet. When paramedics arrived place of the Red Cross and the Emergency Rescue Squad and Medical (ERUM) who have moved to various hospitals, as Magdalena de las Salinas and Polanco to 13 people who were injured, while at least 20 were injured treated at the scene. Also Secretary of Public Safety, Salvador Neme, who confirmed the death of 18 people, including at least five children. The place is the mayor of Ecatepec, Paul Bedolla, who reported they were 20 houses and 15 vehicles damaged. So far, the area was taken by the Army, while Civil Protection personnel cordoned off the area. Because of the explosion remains closed Mexico-Pachuca highway, so the Milky Morelos is very affected. Alternatives vials are Central Avenue and Avenida Morelos Via R-1. Are expected to work in the end in half an hour.

• 2013-05-07T17:05:44+00:00
• Duration: 02:45

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