Pipeline explosion wipes out part of Mexican city
- 12 years ago
A massive pipeline explosion has destroyed parts of San Martin Texmelucan, a city in central Mexico.
The explosion was apparently caused by thieves trying to steal oil, but the extent of the damage has surprised Mexican officials.
Twenty-seven people were been killed and hundreds left homeless.
Sebastian Walker reports.
The explosion was apparently caused by thieves trying to steal oil, but the extent of the damage has surprised Mexican officials.
Twenty-seven people were been killed and hundreds left homeless.
Sebastian Walker reports.