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At least 23 people were killed and 11 sustained injuries when an explosion ripped through a supermarket in Hermosillo, northern Mexico, on Saturday, according to local officials. Investigators believe the blast, which occurred at a Waldo’s store in the city centre, may have been caused by a malfunctioning electric transformer.
Sonora State Governor Alfonso Durazo confirmed the death toll in a video message, noting that some of the victims were minors. He said the injured were receiving treatment in local hospitals and announced an “extensive and transparent” investigation to determine the cause and identify those responsible.
The state prosecutor’s office said early findings suggested the incident was accidental and linked to a transformer inside the building. Authorities said the exact cause would be confirmed once firefighters deemed the site safe to enter.
A harrowing video shared on X shows thick smoke billowing from a supermarket after the explosion, as firefighters and police rush to the scene while emergency teams work to contain the blaze.
#BREAKING: At least 23 killed, 11 injured in explosion and fire at Waldo’s store in downtown Hermosillo, Mexico pic.twitter.com/i9YCBQJCFh
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Emergency response and national support
Governor Durazo praised the swift response of emergency, security and medical teams, saying they acted with “great professionalism and commitment” in saving lives and bringing the situation under control. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum offered condolences on X to the victims’ families and said she had instructed Interior Secretary Rosa Icela Rodriguez to send a support team to assist those affected.
Local media reported that some customers tried to seek shelter inside the store after the blast but were trapped by the flames. Images from the scene showed the building’s blackened facade and shattered windows. The explosion, which occurred around 2:00 pm (2000 GMT), prompted nearby businesses to close as a precaution. Authorities urged residents to avoid the area and cancelled Day of the Dead celebrations scheduled for that day.
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