The US coast guard is searching for 11 missing workers after an oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. Authorities say a boat carrying over 100 survivors has docked in Louisiana. Several others were airlifted to hospitals, and at least three are in a critical condition. The platform remains ablaze hours after the blast. It’s unclear what caused the explosion. Video Rating: 4 / 5
La. officials still waiting for oil spill boom
GRAND ISLE, La. (AP) – Coastal officials in Louisiana say they’re waiting for enough boom to corral oil from the Gulf spill. Jefferson Parish spokesman Deano Bonano said Thursday that Grand Isle needs at least 50,000 more feet of oil-containing boom to protect its shores.
Jindal complains BP, Coast Guard still lack detailed plans on oil-leak cleanup
Published: Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 7:13 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 7:13 p.m. BATON ROUGE — Louisiana’s governor says he still has not received detailed plans from oil giant BP PLC and the Coast Guard on protecting the state’s coast from a massive oil spill.
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