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Oil India tank farm blast in Dibrugarh leaves five workers critically injured
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 11:38 PM
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An explosion at an Oil India tank farm in Dibrugarh, Assam, has resulted in critical injuries to five workers. The incident has triggered emergency response efforts at the site.
A severe explosion occurred at the tank farm of Oil India Limited in Dibrugarh, Assam, causing significant disruption at the facility. The incident resulted in serious injuries to five workers who were present at the site during the blast.
According to initial reports, the injured workers were immediately rushed to nearby medical facilities for urgent treatment. Their condition has been described as critical, with medical teams working to stabilize them.
The explosion has raised concerns regarding safety protocols at the oil storage facility. Local authorities and company officials are expected to investigate the cause of the incident to determine if there were any procedural failures or equipment malfunctions.
The event has drawn attention to the operational safety standards in the region's energy sector. Further details regarding the specific cause of the explosion and the extent of damage to the infrastructure are being assessed by the relevant authorities.
According to initial reports, the injured workers were immediately rushed to nearby medical facilities for urgent treatment. Their condition has been described as critical, with medical teams working to stabilize them.
The explosion has raised concerns regarding safety protocols at the oil storage facility. Local authorities and company officials are expected to investigate the cause of the incident to determine if there were any procedural failures or equipment malfunctions.
The event has drawn attention to the operational safety standards in the region's energy sector. Further details regarding the specific cause of the explosion and the extent of damage to the infrastructure are being assessed by the relevant authorities.