Gas Leak Triggers Evacuation at Coppel Store in Playa del Carmen’s Plaza Las Américas

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — A gas leak at a Coppel department store in Plaza Las Américas prompted the evacuation of employees and customers, drawing firefighters and civil protection crews to the shopping center. No injuries or cases of intoxication were reported.

According to initial reports, the leak originated in piping installed in the ceiling of the commercial building, alarming those inside the store at the time.

Customers who noticed the problem alerted store staff, who in turn called emergency services for assistance.

Safety protocols were activated and everyone inside the store was moved outside while firefighters and Civil Protection personnel worked to bring the situation under control and check the condition of the building.

So far, officials have not reported anyone injured or sickened by the gas. The incident amounted to a scare for shoppers who were in the store at the time.

Authorities remained at the site to carry out inspections and determine what caused the leak.