Rig explosion in Venezuela leaves at least eight workers wounded, evacuated to Colombia

An explosion at a rig operated by state-run oil company PDVSA in Venezuela’s Apure state left at least eight workers wounded late on Sunday, sources said on Monday.

The people were transported to neighboring Colombia for medical assistance, according to the sources and videos on social media.

PDVSA did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

This is a developing story.