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Gas leak explosion leaves 21 injured in Greater Buenos Aires

The accident destroyed businesses and vehicles in the city of Lanús after a pipeline rupture, leading to the arrest of two Metrogas executives.

Intense flames and dark smoke from an explosion on a street with isolation barricades.
Fire and destruction after a gas leak explosion in Greater Buenos Aires Photo: Reprodução/O Globo

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The essentials of this story

What happened
A gas leak explosion destroyed part of a street and left 21 people injured in Lanús, Argentina.
Who is affected
Residents and merchants in the Remedios de Escalada area, 21 injured people, and Metrogas employees.
What changes
Traffic and gas supply were interrupted in the affected area, and two utility executives were arrested for protocol violation.

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Sources

  1. Explosão por vazamento de gás deixa ao menos 21 feridos na Argentina, seis em estado grave; vídeos mostram chamas — O Globo (accessed 11/13/2026)
  2. Explosão por vazamento de gás deixa 20 feridos na Argentina — UOL — notícias (accessed 11/13/2026)

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