Pipeline Explosion Injures Five Soldiers in Chiapas

A PEMEX pipeline explosion in the San Miguel ranchería, Reforma municipality, has injured at least five elements of the Ministry of National Defense (SEDENA) in Chiapas.

The affected area is located on a new line running in front of the Cactus Gas Processing Complex. PEMEX personnel at the scene stated that the explosion occurred on a new 36in line that transports sour gas from Reforma toward the city of Merida.

The explosion resulted in a fire and affected a nearby military base where SEDENA personnel were stationed, located directly across from the blast site. PEMEX Physical Security personnel confirmed that five SEDENA elements sustained injuries as a consequence of the explosion.

Personnel from Civil Protection and the Public Security Directorate were the first to arrive at the site, which was already secured by PEMEX Physical Security and counter-fire staff. Elements of the State Preventive Guard also arrived minutes later.