Overview

• Mexico City’s health department reports 19 people remain hospitalized and 39 have been discharged following the Sept. 10 explosion at the Puente La Concordia interchange.
• The latest death was confirmed as Erick Vicente Acevedo Romero, a 33-year-old microbus driver who helped evacuate passengers before succumbing to severe burns.
• An initial FGJ CDMX report cites excess speed and lack of driver skill as the probable cause, noting the tanker traveled at about 50 km/h where 40 km/h is allowed.
• Camera footage obtained by media shows the Silza tanker moving at a seemingly moderate pace before the curve, prompting public questions as the investigation continues.
• Authorities asked for help locating relatives of two victims identified as Giovanna and Gilberto Aarón, and a two-year-old treated at Shriners in Galveston was extubated as officials evaluate further pediatric transfers.