San Martín Texmelucan facts for kids
San Martín Texmelucan de Labastida is a city in the central part of Puebla, a state in Mexico. It is very close to the southwest corner of the state of Tlaxcala. This city is the main town for the municipality of San Martín Texmelucan. In 2020, about 155,738 people lived here, making it the fifth-largest city in the state of Puebla.
What Happened in 2010?
On December 19, 2010, a pipeline belonging to Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) had a serious incident. This happened at a pumping station in the city. Sadly, this event caused the loss of lives and injured many people. About 32 homes were completely destroyed, and many more were damaged. It is thought that this incident happened because of attempts to illegally take oil from the pipeline.
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In Spanish: San Martín Texmelucan para niños
