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Iztapalapa Tanker Blast: 30 Dead, 14 Still Hospitalized, 40 Discharged

City officials are preparing tighter hazardous‑materials transport rules following the blast.

Overview

  • Mexico City’s health department reported the latest tally Thursday night, with 14 people still hospitalized including three minors, 40 discharged, and 30 confirmed deaths.
  • Authorities met with affected families as Government Secretary César Cravioto pledged full accompaniment and a pursuit of justice.
  • The local government is drafting traffic code changes to set speed limits, restrict circulation hours and routes, cap load capacity, and add stricter requirements for Type E licenses for hazardous‑materials drivers.
  • Patients continue to receive care in multiple facilities in Mexico City and the State of Mexico, including Rubén Leñero, 20 de Noviembre, Magdalena de las Salinas, and ISSSTE Zaragoza.
  • Prosecutors have issued photo‑bulletins to identify unclaimed victims, including a 21‑year‑old named Giovanna, and it has not been reported whether her body has been claimed.