Dibrugarh (Assam), 10 November (H.S.): The death toll in the November 6 explosion and subsequent fire at an Oil India Limited (OIL) facility in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh district, has risen to five after another critically injured worker succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Dibrugarh on Tuesday.

The victim was among the workers who sustained severe burn injuries in the blast at OIL's Integrated Tank Farm (ITF) facility.

Four other workers had earlier died following the incident, which triggered a massive fire and left several persons critically injured.

The injured workers were initially rushed to hospitals for treatment, while some required specialised medical attention.

Meanwhile, investigations into the cause of the explosion are underway. Oil India Limited, the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) and the district administration are looking into the circumstances leading to the incident.-------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash