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Bus explosion reported at gas station in Maracay
Tense moments were experienced this Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Las Acacias gas station, at the intersection of Fuerzas Aéreas and Aragua avenues in Maracay, when a unit of the Santa Rita Line suddenly exploded after completing its refueling with natural gas vehicles (NGV).
TL;DR
- A public transport unit exploded at the Las Acacias gas station in Maracay on January 28, 2026.
- The explosion occurred after the unit completed refueling with natural gas vehicles (NGV).
- The incident resulted in the complete destruction of the unit and damage to adjacent vehicles.
- Emergency services, including the Aragua Fire Department and Civil Protection, responded immediately.
- No injuries or casualties were reported due to a rapid evacuation of the area.
- Experts are investigating whether the failure originated in the unit's gas storage or the station's dispensing protocols.