Mexico City propane tanker explosion death toll reaches 15
Death toll from Mexico City tanker explosion reaches 15
- The death toll from a tanker truck explosion on a major highway in Mexico City last week has risen to 15.
- Mexico City health officials confirmed the deaths of a 40-year-old man and a 15th unidentified person from their injuries.
- Thirty-nine people remain hospitalised following the incident.
- Investigators determined the truck's tank ruptured after colliding with something and are examining whether the driver was speeding or adequately trained.
- The resulting fire last Wednesday engulfed more than two dozen vehicles and left numerous victims with severe burns.