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Oil rig collapses in Alaska

A fall with no injuries

An oil rig collapsed while being transported along an icy road in Alaska. Preliminary reports indicate that the rig, devoid of equipment, broke through the ice, but there were no injuries. A fire that erupted upon impact was quickly extinguished.

The incident occurred at night when the crew was attempting to transport the platform over the ice, which is a common practice in the region.

Summary:

An oil rig collapsed in Alaska while being transported along an icy route, but there were no injuries; the fire was quickly extinguished.