Dibrugarh, November 7: The death toll from the explosion and subsequent fire at an Oil India Limited (OIL) facility in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh district, has risen to three. Rupam Gogoi, an injured worker from Chabua, died at a private hospital in Guwahati on Saturday.
Gogoi had sustained critical injuries in the incident and was shifted to Guwahati for advanced medical treatment. He died at around 11 am on November 7.
The fire broke out on Friday following an explosion at OIL’s Intermediate Tank Farm (ITF) premises in Tengakhat, reportedly in the crude oil storage area. Several workers sustained serious injuries in the incident.
The first fatality was identified as Raju Dutta, who was reportedly thrown away by the force of the explosion. Tapas Gogoi, a 40-year-old resident of Milan Nagar in Dibrugarh, later died at a private hospital in Dibrugarh at around 3 am on Saturday.
Five injured employees were initially identified as Sailen Gogoi (45), Tapas Gogoi (40), Kumud Gogoi (38), Golap Dutta (58) and Indra Gogoi (40). They were admitted to Assam Medical College and Hospital in Dibrugarh.
The injured workers were reportedly employed by Mumbai-based Spectron Engineers Private Limited, a company engaged by OIL.
Fire and emergency services personnel rushed to the site after the explosion and launched firefighting operations. The incident has also raised concerns over safety arrangements at the facility.
The exact cause of the explosion and fire has not yet been established. Further details about the condition of the other injured workers and the investigation are awaited.
