Explosion in a house in Eastern Antioquia: Elderly woman rescued alive
During the morning of this Thursday, March 19, an emergency was reported in the Eastern Antioquia subregion, more specifically in a house in the Mampuesto village of the municipality of Rionegro.
TL;DR
- An explosion occurred in a home in the Mampuesto village of Rionegro, Antioquia.
- The explosion is believed to have been caused by a gas accumulation in the kitchen from a gas cylinder.
- A 75-year-old elderly woman was trapped in the rubble and rescued alive.
- The rescue was carried out by the Municipal Fire Department and the National Army.
- Authorities advise the community to be cautious with gas cylinders, checking for leaks and following safety protocols.
- This is the third similar incident related to gas accumulation in Rionegro in 2026.