Hydraulic Oil Spill Contaminates Ground in Kuusankoski Industrial Area

A hydraulic hose ruptured on a crane vehicle in Kuusankoski on Monday morning. The incident occurred along Teollisuuskatu street in the industrial zone. Approximately 200 liters of hydraulic oil flowed into a roadside ditch. Emergency services responded quickly to contain the spill. Rescue workers used absorption materials to collect the leaked oil. They are now replacing contaminated soil with clean earth. Reijo Houni, the on-duty fire chief, confirmed the cleanup operation. The Kymenlaakso Rescue Department handled the environmental response. Industrial areas like Kuusankoski face special risks from equipment failures. Proper maintenance of hydraulic systems could prevent such incidents. The cleanup demonstrates how even moderate spills require substantial remediation efforts.