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Death Toll in Mexican Gasoline Pipeline Blast Climbs to 96 - Reports

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The number of people who died in a gasoline pipeline explosion in Mexico's central Hidalgo state last week has increased to 96, media reported citing the local government.
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The previous death toll stood at 93.

The local authorities said 48 people remained in hospitals, according to the Universal media outlet.

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The blast occurred late on January 18 after a pipeline ruptured in an attempt to steal gasoline. Local residents were filling canisters when the disaster happened. Mexico has been experiencing severe fuel shortages.

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