During the early morning of Wednesday, October 30, an explosion was reported at the SIMEC steel factory in San Cosme Xaloztoc, Tlaxcala, resulting in the tragic death of 12 workers. The company, with over 70 years of experience in steel production, suffered the accident that shocked the region.
The Forensic Medical Service arrived at the scene to address the situation after reporting the fatal victims. Lorena Cuéllar, governor of Tlaxcala, communicated through her social media about the initiation of an investigation to clarify what happened and determine responsibilities.
Amid ongoing investigations to determine the causes of the explosion, speculations arise on social media, where some users have mentioned the possibility of a terrorist attack due to alleged issues with payment of extortion fees. Authorities are focused on clarifying this tragic incident that has shocked the community.
The explosion, which occurred around 3:00 in the morning, impacted the community, and videos were shared on social media capturing the moment of the devastating explosion. The municipal police and Civil Protection immediately mobilized to the scene and found the building still engulfed in flames.
