Juan Reyes, Carabineros commander, explained that a contracting company was carrying out excavation work, causing a “gas matrix rupture.”
Around noon this Wednesday A gas explosion was generated on Santos Ossa Avenue, in the Plaza Egaña sector, on the border of the communes of Ñuñoa and La Reina.
The incident occurred after a backhoe that was carrying out work in the sector began to carry a gas pipe, which caused a leak and subsequent explosion.
This situation forced traffic to be diverted in the area, in addition to evacuating the students of the Palestine School and closing commercial premises, pending the arrival of the Fire Department.
The smell of gas was felt from the Plaza Egaña Metro stations to Tobalaba, while Experts warned that prolonged exposure to the gas causes headache, nausea and vomiting.
Juan Reyes, commander of Carabineros, He explained that a contracting company was carrying out excavation work, causing a “gas matrix rupture.”
“So far, we have evacuated a school and part of the nearby offices to avoid possible injuries to people,” said the uniformed officer.which ruled out the presence of intoxicated people.
After 2:00 p.m., the Firefighters procedure was terminated after the explosion in Plaza Egaña and vehicular traffic was restored in the area.
