Norwegian oil company Statoil evacuated 89 workers from an offshore rig in the North Sea after encountering an unexpected change in pressure while drilling a well, a spokesman said Friday.

Norway's Statoil says a drilling rig in the North Sea has been hit by a big wave, killing one worker and prompting the evacuation of the platform.

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OSLO, Norway — Norwegian oil company Statoil evacuated 89 workers from an offshore rig in the North Sea after encountering an unexpected change in pressure while drilling a well, a spokesman ...