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Gas Explosion in Remedios de Escalada
MetroGAS cuts gas leak after deadly explosion in Remedios de Escalada.
In brief
MetroGAS cuts gas leak after deadly explosion in Remedios de Escalada. A gas leak explosion in Remedios de Escalada killed one person and injured 30, with MetroGAS cutting the leak and firefighters extinguishing the fire. Originally reported by Infobae.
Gas Leak Explosion
A gas leak explosion occurred in Remedios de Escalada, killing one person and injuring 30.
Cause of Explosion
A tunneling machine damaged a gas pipe during pipeline renewal work at 9:44.
Fire and Damage
Fire spread to multiple buildings near Beltrán and Hipólito Yrigoyen streets, but was contained by firefighters.
Emergency Response
Firefighters and emergency teams evacuated over 200 people and secured the area for investigation.
Injured and Evacuated
Seven people remained in critical condition, with six taken to Agudos Evita Hospital and one to Narciso López Hospital.
Investigation
Fiscal Yanina Estévez ordered two MetroGAS executives to stay in custody until the investigation concludes.
Municipal Response
Lanús municipality opened temporary shelters and assisted displaced families with gradual return to homes.
Gas Leak Control
MetroGAS successfully cut the gas leak by early morning, allowing the fire to be fully extinguished.
Community Impact
Residents described the explosion as a 'missile-like' blast, with many evacuated from the area within 200 meters.
The takeaway
A gas leak explosion in Remedios de Escalada killed one person and injured 30, with MetroGAS cutting the leak and firefighters extinguishing the fire.
