Dibrugarh, November 6: One person was killed and several others sustained serious injuries after a massive fire broke out following an explosion at an Oil India Limited (OIL) facility in Tengakhat, Assam’s Dibrugarh district, on Friday.
The incident occurred in the crude oil storage area of the Oil Collecting Station (OCS) located inside the ITF premises. The explosion was followed by a major fire, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky.
Five injured employees have been identified as Sailen Gogoi (45) of Tengakhat, Tapas Gogoi (40) of Milan Nagar in Dibrugarh, Kumud Gogoi (38) of Tengakhat, Golap Dutta (58) of Tengakhat and Indra Gogoi (40) of Tengakhat.
All five injured persons have been admitted to Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh for treatment.
Meanwhile, a person identified as Raju Dutta, who was reportedly thrown away by the force of the explosion, remains untraceable, according to preliminary information.
The injured employees were reportedly working for Spectron Engineers Private Limited, a Mumbai-based company engaged by Oil India Limited.
Fire and emergency services personnel rushed to the spot and launched firefighting operations. However, the blaze had not been brought under control till the time of filing this report.
Several other people are also reported to have sustained injuries in the incident. The exact cause of the explosion, the identity of the deceased and the whereabouts of the missing person are yet to be confirmed.
Further details regarding the incident and the condition of the injured are awaited.
