Death toll rises to four in Assam Oil India Limited explosion
Four people have died following an explosion and fire at a petroleum storage facility in Dibrugarh district.
The death toll from an explosion and subsequent fire at the Oil India Limited (OIL) Intermediate Tank Farm in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh, has risen to four, according to NENow. The incident occurred on November 6 during maintenance work at the facility, which is used for the temporary storage of petroleum products.
The deceased have been identified as Raju Dutta, Tapas Gogoi, Rupam Gogoi, and Sailen Gogoi. Tapas Gogoi, an engineer, died at a private hospital in Dibrugarh on Saturday, while Rupam Gogoi died at a hospital in Guwahati. Sailen Gogoi, a resident of Padumoni village, also succumbed to his injuries.
The workers were employed by Spectron Engineers Private Limited, a Mumbai-based company engaged by OIL. Officials stated that seven workers sustained injuries during the blast, with three remaining in critical condition.
Oil India Limited has announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 10 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased person and Rs 5 lakh to each injured person. The company has assured a thorough inquiry to ascertain the cause of the explosion and fire.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma are monitoring the situation. Sonowal has called for a high-level inquiry and urged the company to ensure the best medical treatment for the injured.