Deadly Oilfield Rig explosion still under investigation

Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff
Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff

(Williston, ND) -- A deadly oilfield rig explosion in western North Dakota is still under investigation.

Oscar Gandara died September 15th, nearly two weeks after the explosion near Ross, about 60 miles northeast of Williston.

Ramiro Contreras Lopez and Jose Gonzalez were also injured and are at a burn center in St. Paul. Gonzalez is currently in fair condition and Contreras Lopez's condition is critical.

The well site is owned by Chord Energy.