On January 23, 2020, at approximately 6:45 a.m., a Transgas gas tanker truck was involved in an accident in Villa El Salvador. The truck was traveling along Villa del Mar Avenue until it reached the intersection with Mariano Pastor Revilla Avenue, which had a dip in the road. While attempting to cross this section, the truck hit the road hard, causing a valve to rupture and an explosion that resulted in a large-scale catastrophe. The fire spread for several meters around the area. Many families were either very close to the gas leak or asleep in their homes. This contributed to the explosion sweeping across several blocks, destroying everything in its path. Thirty-four people were reported dead and around thirty were injured. Many suffered severe burns, and the scene was devastating. Entire families were left grieving and living with the trauma of that day's catastrophe. A year later, a mass was held for those who died in the explosion. Survivors appeared bearing the marks of the tragic event. Children and adults alike were left with burns and lifelong scars. The houses were rebuilt, and a monument was erected in memory of all those who lost their lives and left their families with the void of sudden loss.