- 1 Missing, After Oil Rig Explodes on Louisiana LakeU.S. News & World Report
- Seven Are Hospitalized After Oil Rig Explodes in LouisianaNew York Times
- Seven hurt, one missing after Louisiana oil rig explodes during cleaningNew York Daily News
- Lake Pontchartrain oil rig explosion near north Kenner: One missing, 7 injured, oil possibly leakingThe Advocate
- Platform that exploded in Lake Pontchartrain was undergoing cleaning, sheriff saysNOLA.com