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The only survivor of the pipe explosion on the Tepic-Guadalajara highway dies

At dawn this Saturday he passed away Mayra Avilene Elizalde Partidawho was the sole survivor of the accident occurred on November 16 on the highway Tepic-Guadalajara, where a pipe burst with LP gas and caused the death of 14 people at the scene.

The Nayarit Prosecutor’s Office reported that the corresponding procedures are already being carried out to expedite the delivery of the body to the relatives.

Since the accident, the 31-year-old was transferred to a private hospital in Tepic with severe burns in 97% of her body, and although an attempt was made to transfer her by air to a specialized center in Guadalajara or Mexico City, her state of health prevented it.

The Prosecutor’s Office indicated that after collecting various test data, interviewing witnesses, obtaining preliminary technical reports and expert opinions, it has been possible to establish that the accident was caused by the lack of precaution to drive by the pipe driver by not keeping the safety distance.

This lack of caution caused the pipe to hit the red Chevrolet Cruze vehicle ahead of the vehicle and then overturn onto its right side, catching fire and exploding.

As a result of the shock wave, a Kia wagon-type vehicle and a Honda Civic were incinerated that were traveling in the direction of Guadalajara; the explosion also damaged a Ford vehicle that was stopped on the asphalt strip.

The Prosecutor’s Office reported that the 14 bodies of the people who died at the site have already been delivered.

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According to the agency, Mayra Avilene’s medical expenses were covered by the insurer of the vehicle in which she was traveling and the highway insurer.

In addition, he indicated that they are working with the other insurers to achieve the payment of the damage repair corresponding to the victims.

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