Breaking News! - Another Oil rig explodes in Gulf of Mexico

Srgt. Hulka · 09-02-2010, 11:17 AM

Posted: Sep 02, 2010 10:19 AM CDT Updated: Sep 02, 2010 10:56 AM CDT

VERMILION BAY, LA (WAFB) - The Coast Guard is responding to another oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico.
According to the Coast Guard, 13 people were onboard when it exploded and caught fire Thursday morning.
Everyone is accounted for. Officials are reporting one injury.
The injured worker is being taken to Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma.
The other workers are in the water in immersion suits.
The rig is located about 90 miles south of Vermilion Bay.

Rescue choppers from New Orleans and Houston are responding.
The explosion happened around 9:30 a.m. and as of 10:30 a.m. it was still on fire.
Coast Guard officials said they do not yet know if there is any type of leak associated with this explosion.
They said there are reports it was not actively producing product, but they will investigate whether there is any type of environmental impact.
The rig is known as "Vermilion 398."
The rig is owned by Mariner Energy, which is based in Houston.
The company has an office in Lafayette.
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Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Breaking News! - Another Oil rig explodes in Gulf of Mexico Posted: Sep 02, 2010 10:19 AM CDT Updated: Sep 02, 2010 10:56 AM CDT VERMILION BAY, LA (WAFB) - The Coast Guard is responding to another oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. According to the Coast Guard, 13 people were onboard when it exploded and caught fire Thursday morning. Everyone is accounted for. Officials are reporting one injury. The injured worker is being taken to Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma. The other workers are in the water in immersion suits. The rig is located about 90 miles south of Vermilion Bay. Rescue choppers from New Orleans and Houston are responding. The explosion happened around 9:30 a.m. and as of 10:30 a.m. it was still on fire. Coast Guard officials said they do not yet know if there is any type of leak associated with this explosion. They said there are reports it was not actively producing product, but they will investigate whether there is any type of environmental impact. The rig is known as "Vermilion 398." The rig is owned by Mariner Energy, which is based in Houston. The company has an office in Lafayette. Copyright 2010 WAFB. All rights reserved. Oil rig explodes in Gulf of Mexico - WAFB Channel 9, Baton Rouge, LA \| I know it's not Saints related, but...
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