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PMV Minera salt plant explosion in Veracruz leaves three dead

An explosion and subsequent fire occurred at the PMV Minera salt plant in Jáltipan, Veracruz, resulting in at least three deaths and several injuries. The incident originated in a brine well containing diesel within the facility.

Emergency responders, including personnel from the Mexican Navy, National Guard, and Pemex, have been working to manage the situation. Authorities have implemented a controlled combustion strategy to allow the remaining fuel to burn off safely, as the presence of approximately 80,000 liters of diesel in six tanks prevents immediate entry into the site for recovery and investigation.

As a preventive measure, approximately 238 residents from nearby communities, including Chalco and Anáhuac, were evacuated to temporary shelters. While the fire is considered controlled in its perimeter, intense heat and smoke continue to hinder rescue efforts for the victims and prevent full access to the plant.

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Gildardo Maldonado Guzmán · IMSS · Jáltipan · Jáltipan de Morelos · PMV Minera · Pemex · Petróleos Mexicanos · Rocío Nahle · Rocío Nahle García · Secretaría de Protección Civil · Veracruz

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