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Assam OIL facility explosion: Death toll rises to two, 3 critical

Assam OIL facility explosion: Death toll rises to two, 3 critical

What's behind this

An explosion and fire at Oil India’s Tengakhat facility in Assam’s Dibrugarh district on November 6 left two workers dead and several injured. The death toll rose to two, including Tapas Jyoti Gogoi, who succumbed to severe burns. Three workers remain in critical condition while five others are undergoing treatment. The injured were performing maintenance tasks at the Intermediate Tank Farm when the blast occurred.

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  • left · 3 outlets

    The death toll from the November 6 explosion and fire at Oil India's Tengakhat facility in Assam has risen, with several injured workers battling for their lives.

    — The Logical Indian

  • center · 1 outlet

    According to preliminary reports, the explosion occurred in the facility's crude oil storage section while workers were operating a valve.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 2 outlets

    In a devastating explosion at the Intermediate Tank Farm of Oil India Limited in Dibrugarh, two workers lost their lives, and numerous others were injured while performing maintenance tasks. Among the deceased was Tapas Jyoti Gogoi, who tragically succumbed to severe burns. Those injured received…

    — The Economic Times

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In a devastating explosion at the Intermediate Tank Farm of Oil India Limited in Dibrugarh, two workers lost their lives, and numerous others were injured while performing maintenance tasks. Among the deceased was Tapas Jyoti Gogoi, who tragically succumbed to severe burns. Those injured received…

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Assam OIL facility explosion: Death toll rises to two, 3 critical

In a devastating explosion at the Intermediate Tank Farm of Oil India Limited in Dibrugarh, two workers lost their lives, and numerous others were injured while performing maintenance tasks. Among the deceased was Tapas Jyoti Gogoi, who tragically succumbed to severe burns. Those injured received…

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