Ahwaz, May 6, IRNA – Governor of Khuzestan said that the explosion inOmidieh 42-inch oil export pipeline did not inflict any casualty and duringthe incident five people suffered from respiratory problems that wasdispatched to the hospital.
Gholamreza Shariati said on Monday that the 42-inch oil pipeline of Omidiehto Ahwaz, was under repair which got in fire and explosion due to thecollision of the loader and the oil spill.
In order to prevent the explosion from spreading, the valve of the oil andgas pipeline adjacent were closed, but we have to burn the oil and gas inthe pipes completely, so that repairs can begin.
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He explained that due to the proximity of the 12-inch pipeline to theaccident site, the line also suffered an accident.
