By Prakash Bhargava
Ahmedabad, Mar 14 — A fire broke out on Wednesday night in an ONGC well at Nandej (Well #6) near Ahmedabad while workover (repair and maintenance) operations were being carried out by chartered hire Workover Rig Akash 4.
Two contractual workers lost their lives in the incident. While Sanjay Mahendra Singh, 25 was brought dead, ShahjadAlam Ansari, 27 succumbed to the injury.
Four other contractual workers who also suffered severe burn injuries are being treated at a nearby hospital.
Senior officers from ONGC Ahmedabad Asset including Asset Manager, Crisis Management Team, HSE (Health, Safety and Environment), Security and Medical services immediately rushed to the spot.
The company said in a statement that all possible measures to bring the fire under control were taken. The state administration including police and fire services provided all supports to control the situation.
Nine fire tenders were deployed and the fire was completely extinguished by 2120 hours.
The reasons behind this accident are being enquired into. ONGC said it is committed to provide all support as per its policy to the bereaved families as well as the ones who have suffered burn injuries.
