A massive offshore drilling platform collapsed into the sea off the southern coast of Gabon, leaving five people missing.
The incident occurred in the waters off Gabon’s southern coastline, where the platform had been operating. The structure sank rapidly, according to reports from local authorities.
So far, five crew members have not been located. Rescue teams are searching the area, but no further details have been released about the missing personnel.
Gabon is a Central African nation with an Atlantic coastline. Offshore drilling activities are a significant part of its energy sector, and incidents such as this highlight the risks inherent in such operations.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>