500 evacuated from North Sea oil rig

Over 500 oil workers were being evacuated from a rig in the North Sea after a security alert today.

Over 500 oil workers were being evacuated from a rig in the North Sea after a security alert today.

The alarm was raised on an accommodation block called the Safe Scandinavia.

RAF helicopters took part in the rescue operation.

It's understood the incident was sparked by comments made by a woman on the platform.

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