Death toll from Mexico City tanker explosion reaches 15

• The death toll from a tanker truck explosion on a major highway in Mexico City last week has risen to 15.
• Mexico City health officials confirmed the deaths of a 40-year-old man and a 15th unidentified person from their injuries.
• Thirty-nine people remain hospitalised following the incident.
• Investigators determined the truck's tank ruptured after colliding with something and are examining whether the driver was speeding or adequately trained.
• The resulting fire last Wednesday engulfed more than two dozen vehicles and left numerous victims with severe burns.

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Mexico City propane tanker explosion death toll reaches 15