Mexico City is reeling from one of its most devastating road disasters in recent memory after a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker overturned and exploded on the Iztapalapa–Chalco highway, unleashing a fireball that consumed vehicles, destroyed property, and left dozens of people dead or injured.
The explosion, which occurred on September 10, 2025, turned an ordinary afternoon commute into a scene of panic and chaos. Eyewitnesses reported a thunderous blast, a wave of heat, and a rising column of black smoke that was visible from miles away. Within minutes, the tragedy went viral online, with videos of the firestorm spreading across social media and igniting widespread outrage and grief.