Latest news Four dead in gas explosion in Chile

At least four people have died in a gas explosion in the center of Chile. Around ten others were injured when a tanker loaded with liquid gas tipped over and exploded in an industrial area near the capital Santiago de Chile. As can be seen on a video released by the fire department, several cars in a parking lot went up in flames in the ensuing fire.

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19.02.2026, 18:02

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"My solidarity and condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the people who unfortunately lost their lives in this tragedy, and I wish the injured a lot of strength and a speedy recovery," wrote President Gabriel Boric on the news platform X.