Fatal blast at Venezuela's Amuay refinery
16:08, 25 August 2012
CARACAS. August 25. KAZINFORM At least seven people have been killed and dozens more injured in an explosion at Venezuela's biggest oil refinery, the local governor says.
Stella Lugo said there was no risk of further explosions at the Amuay plant in the north of the country.
Officials ealier said a gas tank had blown up in the early hours, damaging the plant and nearby buildings, Kazinform refers to BBC.
The Amuay refinery is one of the biggest in the world, producing some 645,000 barrels a day.