Guwahati: The death toll from the explosion and subsequent fire at Oil India Limited’s (OIL) Intermediate Tank Farm (ITF) in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh district, has risen to four after another injured worker died at a private hospital in Dibrugarh.
The latest victim, Sailen Gogoi (45), a resident of Padumoni village in Tengakhat, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.
The incident occurred on November 6 when an explosion at the facility, reportedly in the crude oil storage area, triggered a major fire. Several workers sustained serious burn injuries in the blaze.
The deceased have been identified as Raju Dutta of Tengakhat, Tapas Gogoi (40) of Milan Nagar in Dibrugarh, Rupam Gogoi of Chabua and Sailen Gogoi of Padumoni village.
Raju Dutta was reportedly thrown away by the force of the explosion. Tapas Gogoi died at a private hospital at around 3 am on Saturday. Rupam Gogoi subsequently succumbed to his injuries, taking the death toll to three before Sailen Gogoi’s death raised it to four.
Five workers injured in the explosion
Five injured employees were initially identified as Sailen Gogoi, Tapas Gogoi, Kumud Gogoi (38), Golap Dutta (58) and Indra Gogoi (40). They were admitted to Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh for treatment.
The injured workers were reportedly employed by Spectron Engineers Private Limited, a Mumbai-based company engaged by Oil India Limited.
Following the explosion, fire and emergency services personnel rushed to the facility and launched operations to contain the blaze.
The exact cause of the explosion and subsequent fire remains unknown. Further details about the condition of the remaining injured workers and the investigation are awaited.