Published video of the explosion of the pipeline in Mexico, where 21 people died, dozens were injured

Published video of the explosion of the pipeline in Mexico, where 21 people died, dozens were injured

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KIEV. 19 Jan. UNN. Mexican media have published a video of the first minutes after a powerful explosion in the pipeline. Killing at least 21 people, injured 71 people. They got burns of second and third degree, reports the newspaper El Universal, reports UNN.

The incident occurred at a time when the scene was going at least 350 local residents to collect cans and fuel cans for leaks or illegal tapping, clarifies the issue Financiero.

According to local authorities, on the scene left the representatives of Pemex and the military.

“I’m on the scene in Tlahualilo — said in Twitter messages of the Governor of the region Omar Fayyad. — To date, reported 21 dead and 71 injured. I have been in touch with President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, to assist the affected families.”

To cope with the fire up to the present time failed. The city authorities of Mexico sent in Hidalgo four helicopters with doctors to help the victims. The President of Mexico, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has instructed the government to provide necessary assistance to the victims during a fire.

“I urge all government to help people on the spot (event),” wrote the head of state in Twitter.

The national emergency Commission began work in connection with the explosion on the pipeline. This was announced on Twitter by the Minister of public safety and protection of citizens Alfonso Durazo.

“In connection with an emergency situation due to the explosion of the pipeline in Lowellian in Hidalgo immediately launched the national Commission for emergency situations to provide timely assistance to the affected population”, — he said.

Previously, Pemex reported that the fire brigades could not cope with fire. “Pemex continues to explosion due to illegal tapping into Tuulilasi, Hidalgo, — reported in Twitter of the company. — On-site (events) you have two machines with installations of foam extinguishing specially trained employees of the company and the Director General Octavio Romero”.