Amuay tragedy
The Amuay tragedy was an explosion of the Paraguaná Refinery Complex in Punto Fijo, Venezuela. The explosion resulted in the death of 48 people and injured 151 others.
Oil tank burning after the 2012 Amuay refinery explosion. | |
| Date | 24 August 2012 |
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| Time | 01:11 VET |
| Location | Paraguaná Refinery Complex, Punto Fijo, Venezuela |
| Coordinates | 11°44′48″N 70°11′42″W |
| Cause | Ignition of gas leak |
| Deaths | 48+ |
| Non-fatal injuries | 151+ |
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