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Mexico City Reports 14 Still Hospitalized From Iztapalapa Blast as Hospitals Scale Back Emergency Setups

Authorities are shifting from emergency response to long‑term oversight of hazardous cargo transport.

Overview

  • City health officials’ latest 9 p.m. update lists 14 people hospitalized, 40 discharged and 30 confirmed dead following the Sept. 10 explosion near Puente de la Concordia.
  • Three of those still in hospital are minors, with patients distributed across facilities including Rubén Leñero, the National Institute of Rehabilitation, Pemex and Tacubaya.
  • Hospitals that handled the most critical cases have removed support tents for families, though mobile units from the capital’s prosecutor’s office remain to offer legal assistance.
  • Mexico City’s government met with families to pledge accompaniment and justice, and it is preparing rule changes on tanker speeds, circulation hours, routes, load limits and licensing for hazardous‑cargo drivers.
  • Two deceased victims have not been identified; reporters note the 21‑year‑old referred to as Giovanna died without relatives claiming her, and IMSS, ISSSTE and IMSS‑Bienestar continue coordinating burn care and follow‑up.