One person has died after a natural gas pipeline exploded in Louisiana

The US Coast Guard is investigating a deadly explosion at a natural gas pipeline in Louisiana.

A contractor working on a pipeline near South Pass, Louisiana, is missing after an explosion and fire Saturday night, Coast Guard spokesman Ryan Schultz said. Local police found the deceased person on Sunday around 10 am local time.

The pipeline belongs to closely held Whitney Oil & Gas, Schulz said. Whitney did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The fire has been extinguished and the cause is under investigation, Schulz added. There were no other injuries, according to a Louisiana State Police social media post.

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