RIG PIX: 45 Workers Lost Their Lives, 22 Had Serious Injuries, and 13 Went into Coma While Maintaining the Fuel and Gas Plant.

In a devastating accident at a fuel and gas processing plant, 45 workers tragically lost their lives, while 22 others sustained serious injuries, and 13 are currently in a coma. The catastrophic event occurred during routine maintenance operations at the facility, located in the industrial zone of central region on 10/11/2024.

The explosion, which was reported to have happened at approximately 07:58am, sent shockwaves through the plant and caused extensive damage to nearby infrastructure. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos, with massive fires engulfing parts of the complex, forcing emergency teams to work tirelessly to contain the blaze.

Initial reports suggest that the explosion was triggered by a malfunction in one of the plant’s fuel storage units, but authorities have yet to confirm the exact cause. The facility had been undergoing routine checks and maintenance, which typically involve high-risk operations with hazardous chemicals. Despite safety protocols being in place, it is unclear whether all necessary precautions were followed during the maintenance procedures.

Rescue operations have been ongoing since the blast, with emergency response teams pulling workers from the wreckage and rushing the injured to nearby hospitals. Authorities confirmed that 22 workers sustained serious injuries, including burns and fractures, while 13 others were placed in a coma due to severe trauma from the blast. The situation remains critical for many of those in intensive care.

The identities of the victims are yet to be officially released, but local union representatives have called for a full investigation into the incident and have expressed outrage over the conditions that led to such a tragedy.

The government has promised to launch an inquiry into the safety standards of the plant, and officials are expected to address the media in the coming days with further details. In the wake of the tragedy, families of the deceased and injured workers have expressed grief and anger, demanding accountability from the plant’s management and stricter regulations for worker safety in high-risk industries.