People missing after massive drilling platform sinks off Gabon

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: Gabon

World / International

People missing after massive drilling platform sinks off Gabon

A massive offshore drilling platform sank on Saturday off Gabon’s southern coast. Five people are missing, and search and rescue operations are continuing. Of the 115 people aboard, 110 are safe.

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