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CDMX Health Retracts Erroneous Death Report, Says ‘Abuelita Heroína’ Is Alive After Iztapalapa Gas Blast

Authorities now put the toll at nine dead, with dozens still hospitalized.

Overview

  • The city health department admitted it wrongly listed Alicia Matías Teodoro among the deceased and apologized, confirming she is alive in grave condition at Hospital Magdalena de las Salinas.
  • Relatives said the toddler she shielded underwent surgery and a skin graft and remains in intensive care, and they urged blood and platelet donations while asking the public not to give money to unofficial fundraisers.
  • The latest government count reports nine deaths, 94 people affected, 55 still hospitalized and 22 discharged following the LP‑gas tanker explosion on September 10.
  • FES Cuautitlán of UNAM confirmed the death of 19‑year‑old student Ana Daniela Barragán Ramírez, whose identity was verified through DNA testing.
  • Officials identified the tanker as belonging to Gas Silza, linked to Grupo Tomza, and said investigations into company compliance and responsibilities continue with regulators.