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| Massive blast at Mexico oil factory injures dozens, hundreds evacuated | |
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| Mexican emergency crews are responding to a major fire at a Pemex oil facility in the port city of Coatzacoalcos that started after a powerful explosion. Hundreds of people in nearby areas have been evacuated. | Mexican emergency crews are responding to a major fire at a Pemex oil facility in the port city of Coatzacoalcos that started after a powerful explosion. Hundreds of people in nearby areas have been evacuated. |
| At least 30 factory workers are known to have been injured in the blast, Petróleos Mexicanos, or Pemex, said in an updated statement on its Twitter account. Pemex added that the explosion took place at the Clorados 3 (Chlorine 3) plant, which is operated by Mexichem, an associate company. | |
| Footage of thick, dark smoke rising into the air was posted online following the blast. | Footage of thick, dark smoke rising into the air was posted online following the blast. |
| Local media report that the explosion has released toxic substances, such as Chloroethane, into the air. | |
| Duarte said on his Twitter page that classes at all school levels have been suspended in six municipalities. Meanwhile, nearby residents were asked to stay inside their homes. | |
| Pemex says the fire at the plant is now under control. | |
| Conflicting reports say that at least 44 employees were injured in the blast and transported to a nearby hospital. | Conflicting reports say that at least 44 employees were injured in the blast and transported to a nearby hospital. |
| Photos posted from the scene on social media show people putting up lists containing the names of dozens of injured and hospitalized employees. | Photos posted from the scene on social media show people putting up lists containing the names of dozens of injured and hospitalized employees. |
| The governor of Veracruz, Javier Duarte, said that local authorities are in contact with Pemex. | The governor of Veracruz, Javier Duarte, said that local authorities are in contact with Pemex. |
| In a Twitter post, Duarte described the accident as a “strong explosion.” | In a Twitter post, Duarte described the accident as a “strong explosion.” |
| Pemex added that the blast will not negatively impact the plant’s ability to export oil.This is not the first major accident for the Mexican company. In January of 2013, Pemex’s headquarters in Mexico City was hit by a massive gas explosion that killed 37 people. | Pemex added that the blast will not negatively impact the plant’s ability to export oil.This is not the first major accident for the Mexican company. In January of 2013, Pemex’s headquarters in Mexico City was hit by a massive gas explosion that killed 37 people. |
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