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Six passengers die after suspected gas leak in flooded vehicle in Tultitlán

From El Universal · () Spanish

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  • Six people died after a suspected gas leak inside a public transport vehicle stranded by floodwaters in Tultitlán, Mexico.
  • Three victims died inside the vehicle, while three others escaped before collapsing outside, authorities said.
  • Flooding also suspended Mexibús Line 2 and closed part of López Portillo Avenue, while municipal workers cleared drains.

Six people died after a suspected gas leak inside a public transport vehicle became stranded in floodwaters in Tultitlán, in Mexico State.

The incident occurred near the Cueyamil station of the Felipe Ángeles Train. Security personnel and paramedics arrived and confirmed that the victims had no vital signs. Initial investigations indicated that three passengers died inside the vehicle. Three others managed to get out but collapsed in the street.

Water levels in the area exceeded 60 centimeters, according to images recorded by motorists. A vehicle also ended up submerged on Benito Juárez Boulevard after falling into an uneven section of the road.

The flooding forced the suspension of Mexibús Line 2 in Tultitlán, although service resumed on Monday morning. The State of Mexico government said through its C5 system that López Portillo Avenue was closed near La Bandera, affecting about 3.8 kilometers in both directions. Tultitlán's water authority opened grates and cleared drains to speed the removal of water from affected areas.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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