Catholic Church prays for victims of explosion of gas tank truck in Mexico City

After the explosion of a gas tank truck recorded on Wednesday afternoon September 10 in the East of Mexico City, which left at least four dead and 90 injured, the Catholic Church expressed its proximity to those affected and called the faithful to remain “united in prayer”.

The accident occurred around 2:20 p.m. near the Puente de la Concordia, in the municipality of Santa Marta Acatitla, when a truck with the capacity to load 50,000 liters “overturned and caused the problem,” said the head of government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada Molina, at a press conference. The gas leak generated a fire that spread immediately among motorists in the area.

According to the last Official reportthe number of injured amounts to 90, of which ten had already been discharged. Among the four deceased were a minor; Everyone died while receiving medical attention. The injured were transferred to hospitals in Mexico City and the State of Mexico to receive treatment.

Videos showed in social networks that show both the moment of the explosion and later scenes of people fleeing from the fire, some with severe burns.

Faith is a “light that sustains us” in difficult times

The diocese of Iztapalapa, which has the affected area under its pastoral care, shared a statement The day of the accident in which he expressed his “solidarity with the families they suffer today”, and assured their proximity through prayer.

He explained that “at times like this, faith becomes light that sustains us.” Therefore, he asked the entire community to stay “united in prayer, asking God for the speedy recovery of the injured and the comfort of those who go through anguish and uncertainty.”

He also invited the faithful to “join the help efforts, supporting what is within his reach. Each solidarity gesture is a sign of Christian love that identifies us as disciples of Jesus.”

To this call was joined by Fr. Juan Botello, quasi pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, temple located about 700 meters from the place of the tragedy Through a video which spread on the temple’s Facebook page.

The priest entrusted God to those affected, especially those who are “suffering at the moment the burns of their bodies, the anguish of the relatives of knowing that it has been a tragedy that will affect the life of the family.” “Let’s ask for all of them and do not lose sensitivity,” added the priest.

Finally, he trusted the intercession of the Virgin Mary, mother of the Dolores, “to accompany our brothers in their suffering and strengthen our community in hope.”