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México–Pachuca Gas Leak Triggers Closures Near Tizayuca as Crews Contain Incident

Officials say the leak is controlled with traffic reopening in stages.

Overview

  • Authorities reported an active natural gas leak on a CENAGAS-operated pipeline near Rancho Don Antonio in Tizayuca on Saturday night.
  • Both directions of the México–Pachuca highway were closed and a security perimeter was established while teams worked to control the incident.
  • Residents from the Loma Bonita and Plazas neighborhoods were evacuated, with temporary shelters set up at Innova School and CECOPAS.
  • Specialized PEMEX technicians worked alongside municipal and state firefighters, Hidalgo state police, Tizayuca public security, National Guard and SEDENA.
  • Later updates said the leak was brought under control, gradual reopening of the highway began, no injuries were reported, and officials are awaiting clearance for residents to return.