Fuel tanker explodes on Xalapa-Perote highway in Veracruz

A fuel tanker exploded on the Xalapa-Perote highway in Veracruz, killing the driver.

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A fuel tanker exploded on the Xalapa-Perote highway in Veracruz on Thursday morning around 07:30 hours at Kilometer 139 near El Fresno in the municipality of Tlacolulan. ^[1] After the accident, the unit caught fire and subsequently exploded, with flames and smoke visible in several areas of El Fresno. ^[2] Emergency units arrived at the scene to perform first aid, and unofficial reports indicate the death of the tanker driver. ^[3] The driver reportedly lost control of the unit, causing the tanker to leave the road and overturn to the side of the highway. ^[4] Emergency teams mobilized to the scene of the explosion, causing intermittent road closures and heavy traffic congestion in the area. ^[5] The explosion generated a fire with flames reaching several meters in height and a smoke column visible from Xalapa. ^[6] The health status of the tanker driver and the involvement of other units remain unknown. ^[7]

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A fuel tanker exploded on the Xalapa-Perote highway in Veracruz on Thursday morning around 07:30 hours at Kilometer 139 near El Fresno in the municipality of Tlacolulan. · 24 Horas

After the accident, the unit caught fire and subsequently exploded, with flames and smoke visible in several areas of El Fresno. · 24 Horas

Emergency units arrived at the scene to perform first aid, and unofficial reports indicate the death of the tanker driver. · 24 Horas

The driver reportedly lost control of the unit, causing the tanker to leave the road and overturn to the side of the highway. · 24 Horas

Emergency teams mobilized to the scene of the explosion, causing intermittent road closures and heavy traffic congestion in the area. · El Heraldo de México

The explosion generated a fire with flames reaching several meters in height and a smoke column visible from Xalapa. ·

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The health status of the tanker driver and the involvement of other units remain unknown. · El Heraldo de México

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