A head-on collision between a truck and a car caused a chemical spill on a Norwegian county road. The accident occurred on County Road 156 in Norway. Emergency services blocked the road in both directions.
Operational manager Kjetil Elnan Ringseth said the crash caused major material damage. He noted that no serious injuries appeared to have occurred.
The truck carried one thousand liters of wheel cleaning chemicals. Approximately five hundred liters leaked from the vehicle. The chemicals appeared headed toward a nearby body of water.
Firefighters managed to stop the leak around 2 PM. The car involved in the collision also leaked oil and diesel.
Why do wheel cleaning chemicals pose environmental risks? These substances often contain harsh detergents and solvents that can harm aquatic life. The quick response from emergency services likely prevented more extensive environmental damage.
Norwegian authorities frequently face challenges with hazardous material transport on rural roads. This incident shows how quickly routine transport can turn into an environmental emergency.