By Admin 
On Saturday (November 1, 2025), a massive explosion shook the city of Waldo Supermarket in Hermosillo City, Mexico. According to officials, at least 23 people have died in this accident, including many children. About 11 people have been seriously injured, who have been admitted to nearby hospitals. Eyewitnesses said that the explosion was so strong that the windows of nearby buildings were broken and the entire area was filled with smoke.
Sonora state Governor Alfonso Durazo issued a video message saying that this accident is a deep tragedy for the entire state. He said that many children were among the victims. We will thoroughly investigate this tragic incident and the culprits will not be spared. The Governor also said that the administration has constituted a High-Level Inquiry Team, which will investigate the cause of the blast in depth. He assured that all possible assistance will be provided to the affected families.
The country is in mourning – President Claudia Sheinbaum’s statement
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed deep condolences on this accident on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). He wrote that we are in touch with the Sonora government. All rescue agencies have been instructed to start relief work immediately. The President has instructed Interior Secretary Rosa Isela Rodriguez to oversee relief and rehabilitation operations.
What was the reason for the accident? Initial indications revealed in the investigation
The investigation into the blast so far has ruled out the possibility of a terrorist conspiracy or external attack. According to the city’s fire chief, it is not yet clear whether the incident occurred due to a blast or a fire. State Attorney General Gustavo Salas said that many people died due to suffocation due to poisonous gases. According to some preliminary reports, this accident could also have happened due to electrical fault or transformer failure. The Sonora Prosecutor’s Office issued a statement saying the incident currently appears to be an accident. Forensic investigation of the transformer installed in the store is going on.
Administration sealed the building, rescue team deployed
The fire brigade has completely sealed the building and is now going inside to examine the debris. Officials say that entry inside will be completely restricted until the temperature of the building returns to normal. Investigating agencies hope that the exact cause of the explosion will be known in the next 24 hours.
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