MEXICO CITY: A powerful explosion at a steel plant in Mexico’s central state of Tlaxcala has killed at least 12 workers, with another person injured, Juvencio Nieto, head of Tlaxcala’s civil protection force said on Wednesday.
The incident occurred early Wednesday around 3:00 am local time (0900 GMT) in the Aceros Simec steel plant, located within an industrial estate.
“The accident took place when molten steel made contact with water, triggering a massive explosion,” Nieto explained to Mexico’s Televisa network, though he added that the specific sequence of events leading to the accident remains under investigation.
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Emergency teams, including civil defence personnel and firefighters, rushed to the site to assist and ensure no further risk of explosion. “We are working to support the affected families, investigate the cause of the explosion, and prevent any further incidents,” Nieto said.
Tlaxcala’s governor, Lorena Cuellar, offered condolences via social media, expressing deep sorrow for the victims and pledging to meet with their families. “Our thoughts are with the families and colleagues of those who lost their lives,” Cuellar wrote.
