Parents, children, and workers: These are the fatalities of the gas pipeline explosion in Iztapalapa

Mitzi Alejandra Zárate, Enrique Luna, Liset González, David Rodríguez, Carlos Zaid, and Rafael Mejía Fernández de Lara

The tragedy in which a gas pipeline overturned and exploded under the La Concordia Bridge in the Iztapalapa borough of Mexico City left eight people dead and more than 80 injured, according to the latest announcement by the city government.

The severity of the explosion affected dozens of people in the area, leaving burned vehicles and a white cloud covering the area. More than 1,300 emergency personnel participated in the rescue and response efforts.

The Mayor of Mexico City, Clara Brugada, confirmed the deaths of eight people: seven men and one woman. Among them is an unidentified individual, who was initially taken to the Iztapalapa General Hospital and later to the Rubén Leñero Hospital.

Juan Carlos Sánchez Blas

The National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) confirmed the death of its student Juan Carlos Sánchez Blas, a student at the Center for Scientific and Technological Studies (CECyT) 7 Cuauhtémoc.

In a post on its social media, the IPN mourned the young man’s death and sent condolences to his family.

“We deeply regret the sensitive death of our student Juan Carlos, from CECyT 7. We join in the grief felt by his family, friends, and community, fondly remembering his time in our classrooms. Rest in peace,” the school wrote.

Misael Cano Rodríguez

At the time of the explosion, the 36-year-old man was traveling with his 17- and 2-year-old children. The flames reached his car.

Cano Rodríguez suffered burns over 90% of his body. Although he arrived alive at the National Center for Burn Research and Care of the National Rehabilitation Institute in Tlalpan, he died in the early hours of Thursday, September 11.

The Iztapalapa mayor’s office reported that Misael Cano Rodríguez was a worker in the Urban Image district. He was identified by his family by a tattoo on his right arm with the name of his 17-year-old daughter, who is also hospitalized and is reported to be in critical condition after being induced into a coma.

Misael’s other son, almost two years old, is also in critical condition at the Tacubaya Maternal and Child Hospital. The child is expected to be taken to Texas for better care.

Misael’s niece, who was also an enforcement driver, reported the man’s death on social media after hours of searching.

“Thank you very much to everyone who helped us spread the word about my uncle Misael Cano. We have finally located him.

Unfortunately, he passed away,” wrote Paola Cano.

Eduardo Noé García Morales

Students at Official Preparatory School 327, in the municipality of La Paz, and Technical School 52, in Iztapalapa, were left without their teacher.

Eduardo Noé García Morales, 55, was on his way to work when he was caught in the explosion. He was taken to Emiliano Zapata Hospital, but died hours later.

Official Preparatory School 327 authorities declared a day of mourning for the death of the algebra teacher.

According to students, García Morales was one of the best teachers at the school due to his closeness and affection for his students.

“We deeply sympathize with his family, friends, and fellow teachers in this unfortunate event. We express our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones for their irreparable loss,” school officials reported.

Irving Uriel Carrillo Reyes

There is little information about the young man; however, on social media, he is described as a cheerful person and good friend, affectionately known as El Tachi.

One of his acquaintances reported that he was in critical condition after the tanker explosion, but hours later confirmed his death at the National Rehabilitation Institute.

The young man died after suffering burns over 95% of his body. On his personal Facebook account, El Tachi made no secret of his passion for soccer.

He also notes that the young man was originally from San Miguel Teotongo, in Iztapalapa.

Ana Daniela Barragán Ramírez

Shortly after 8:11 p.m., the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) confirmed the death of Ana Daniela, another of the collateral victims of the gas pipeline explosion.

She was a student at the Cuautitlán School of Higher Education.

After the explosion, Civil Protection personnel managed to rescue the student’s cell phone, which, despite showing obvious damage from the fire, was still working. They used this device to communicate with Ana Daniela’s parents.

A video circulating on social media showed Civil Protection personnel speaking with the young woman’s mother, explaining the situation and their message that they would search for her. They explained that they had already contacted the student’s father, who asked them to safeguard her belongings while he arrived at the scene.

Jorge Islas Flores

Family members of Jorge Islas confirmed the worker’s death to TELEDIARIO. His death was confirmed on September 11th; his body was returned to his wife, Laura López.

The other victims who died are:

Carlos Iván Contreras Salinas

Óscar Rubén Uriel Cortez Cisneros

Juan Antonio Hernández Betancourt