Explosion at Mexican Steel Plant Claims 12 Lives

A deadly blast at a Simec-owned facility in Tlaxcala, Mexico, has prompted an investigation into its cause.

Authorities report that the explosion occurred in the early hours at a steel plant in Apizaco, Tlaxcala.
The incident resulted in the deaths of 12 workers, with one person critically injured and hospitalized.
Preliminary findings suggest the explosion was triggered when molten steel came into contact with water.
Simec, the plant's owner, has temporarily halted operations and is investigating the cause of the accident.
Tlaxcala's governor has expressed condolences to the victims' families and plans to visit the site.