A massive explosion has rocked a Pemex gas pipeline in the Mexican state of Veracruz, injuring at least five. Those wounded suffered burns of up to 65 percent of their bodies, local media report.
The fuel passage valves have been closed, with emergency services and Pemex personnel working on site.
Explosión de un ducto de #Pemex cerca de mi pueblo Cordobaches... pic.twitter.com/Q2xSWFDmCm
— Yeyo adame (@Serchadame30) August 19, 2017
Pemex (Petroleos Mexicanos) is an oil and gas company owned by the Mexican government.
Se confirma 5 heridos por quemaduras (en atención médica) y 1 fallecido. Incendio controlado.
— PC Estatal Veracruz (@PCEstatalVer) August 19, 2017
The explosion, which was caused by a gas leak in the pipeline, occurred early on Saturday, near the city of Ixtaczoquitlán in the state of Veracruz, Cronica website reported.
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