LPG Tanker Leak Sparks Panic, Forces Evacuation of 40+ Families in Aguascalientes

Panic gripped residents of Ejido Los Pocitos in Aguascalientes when a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) leak erupted from a tanker truck during a home supply operation. The strong smell of gas spread rapidly through the neighborhood, prompting immediate concern among inhabitants who feared an explosion.

Alerted by residents on Manuel Cardona street, public security authorities swiftly mobilized. Civil Protection, firefighters, and municipal and state police arrived on the scene, initiating emergency protocols. Their primary action was to evacuate over 40 families residing in the vicinity of the incident to ensure their safety.

The leak originated from a 5,000-liter capacity LPG tanker truck belonging to the company Central de Gas. José Gabino Vázquez Vega, head of Municipal Civil Protection, reported that the incident occurred around 9:02 AM on July 21. Firefighters successfully managed to close the valve, bringing the situation under control with assistance from the gas company's maintenance personnel.

Paramedics assessed individuals exposed to the gas, including emergency responders and the two occupants of the truck. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and no one required hospitalization. The incident highlights the risks associated with gas transport and supply, even in routine operations.

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The leak occurred around 9:02 AM this July 21, in one of the supply pipes of the main branch, where firefighters performed valve closure maneuvers until the situation was controlled with the support of maintenance personnel from the gas company.