The search of four oil industry workers continues (UPDATED)

The search of four oil industry workers, presumably fallen into the sea during today's accident on the platform near the Sangachal continue, states the message  of the state oil company. During the collapse of the platform 41 works  were on the platform. As a result of operative measures of rescue teams, 37 people were evacuated to shore.  The injured were provided  necessary medical care.

Currently, the search of four men who allegedly fell into the sea continues. Special commission to investigate the causes of the accident has been created. -06D-

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2014 October 23 (Thursday) 14:45:27

On the site N 441 NGDU Narimanov of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) the accident occurred. According to SOCAR, the trailer fell into the sea. In addition, a fire started as a result of breaking  on the 700-mm pipeline. At 12:20 the Ministry of Emergency  Situations (MES)  received information about the fire on the pier  at the  NGDU Narimanov, according to the MES.

A fireboat "Whirl-5"  and rescue helicopters was sent to the  scene hastily. Twelve people which  had fallen into the sea were rescued. The fire  has been  extinguished.  The emergency well is in the sea 2 km. southeast into the sea from Sangachal. -06D--

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