Two injured when recycling tank explodes at the Rio Grande Industrial Park on Christine Drive in Belen, New Mexico

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 10:27am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, August 18, 2022

Explosion at Mesa Oil injures two people

Belen Fire Chief Nicholas Moya said a preliminary examination of the scene indicates the 50-gallon tank was “over-pressurized” and exploded. Debris and the tank fell to the ground below.

Roadway: 
Christine Drive
City: 
Belen, NM