Tragedy Strikes: Fatal Explosion at Mexican Steel Plant

A devastating explosion at a steel plant in Tlaxcala, Mexico, owned by Simec, claimed the lives of 12 workers. Investigations suggest the blast resulted from a collapsed smelting apparatus. One person remains critically injured. The cause is under investigation, with molten steel likely contacting water.

An explosion at a steel plant in Mexico's central Tlaxcala state, owned by Simec, resulted in the deaths of at least 12 individuals, according to state authorities.

The devastating incident occurred when a smelting apparatus reportedly collapsed, causing the tragic fatalities among the workforce. The state civil protection office reported the details of the incident on social media.

Current investigations suggest an interaction between molten steel and water may have triggered the explosion. One person is hospitalized in critical condition, and the exact cause is still under investigation. Simec has not yet commented.

(With inputs from agencies.)