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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.

Members of the National Guard and Mexican soldiers watch the entrance after an explosion in a tower of the Aceros Simec complex in the municipality of Xalostoc, State of Tlaxcala, Mexico, on Oct. 30, 2024.

Overview

  • 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.