Gas explosion at Mexico children maternity hospital, kills at least 7

A gas tank truck explosion collapsed large parts of a Mexico City maternity and children's hospital today, leaving at least 7 dead, dozens injured and others believed trapped.

Those killed included four children and three adults, according to Mexico City Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera.

The explosion led to the collapse of 30 percent of the hospital building and the injuries to at least 54 people, including 22 children.

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The explosion happened after gas leaked out of a fuel truck during a delivery to the hospital's kitchen, the AP reported.

"The hose broke. The two gas workers tried to stop it, but they were very nervous. They yelled for people to get out," said Laura Diaz Pacheco, a laboratory technician.

"Everyone's initial reaction was to go inside, away from the gas," she added. "Maybe as many as 10 of us were able to get out ... The rest stayed inside."

An evacuation of the hospital began amid calls for firefighters when the explosion occurred, witnesses said, according to the AP.  

The injured have been taken to various hospitals.