An oil rig sank off the coast of Gabon with 115 people on board, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation. Five people are reportedly missing.
Rig sinks off Gabon coast
The Drilling's Prospector 5 oil rig went down in the water, triggering an urgent response to locate those on board. The incident has drawn attention to the dangers of offshore drilling operations in the region.
Details of the sinking are still emerging as rescue teams work to account for all personnel who were on the rig at the time of the incident.
Search and rescue underway
A desperate search is now underway for the five missing individuals, with emergency services coordinating efforts to find them. The operation involves multiple vessels and aircraft scouring the area where the rig went down.
Authorities have not yet released further information about the cause of the sinking or the condition of those rescued. The focus remains on locating the missing and ensuring the safety of all those involved.
