A harrowing scene unfolded off the shore of Louisiana today as a catastrophic explosion ripped through an oil rig, sendingbillowing columns of fire into the atmosphere. The disaster was sparked by a collision between a truck and the oil rig's support platform, resulting in an instantaneous explosion that destroyedseveral sections of the structure.

A horrifying scene unfolded at an offshore oil rig yesterday when a transport truck collided with essential platform, igniting a massive fire. The impact sent engulfing the rig's structure, quickly spreading through flammable materials and producing a thick plume of black smoke visible for miles. Emergency crews scrambled to the scene, battling the