Originally published on August 22, 2013<br /><br />More than one thousand people were evacuated a pipeline owned by Pemex leaked ammonia gas in Oaxaca, Mexico on August 20. It was reported that at least three people were killed and some 40 others were poisoned. <br /><br />According to Reuters, Pemex said the pipeline was damaged by heavy machinery operated by a private company doing road work in the area. <br /><br />Pemex is said to have a poor safety record in recent years. Nearly 40 people were killed in January in a massive explosion at the company's Mexico City headquarters. The blast was reportedly caused by a buildup of methane and other gases that had collected for years in the basement of the building without ventilation.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />TomoNews is your daily source for top animated news. We've combined animation and video footage with a snarky personality to bring you the biggest and best stories from around the world.<br /><br />For news that's fun and never boring, visit our channel:<br />https://www.youtube.com/user/TomoNewsUS<br /><br />Subscribe to stay updated on all the top stories:<br />http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=TomoNewsUS<br /><br />Stay connected with us here:<br />Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TomoNewsUS<br />Twitter @tomonewsus http://www.twitter.com/TomoNewsUS<br />Google+ http://gplus.to/TomoNewsUS
