Workers Injured In U.S. Oil Rig Explosion

April 21, 2010

At least 11 people are missing and seven injured after an explosion and fire at an oil drilling platform off the coast of Louisiana, according to a report by


At least 11 people are missing and seven injured after an explosion and fire at an oil drilling platform off the coast of Louisiana, according to a report by the Associated Press.

The explosion happened last night at the rig, which is 52 miles southeast of Venice, Louisiana, while 126 workers were aboard, said coast guard senior chief petty officer Mike O”Berry. The rig was still burning this morning.

For the full AP report on this story, click here.

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