A gasoline tanker truck overturned Saturday afternoon near Nærøysund,Norway,resulting in a fuel leak and a significant traffic disruption. Authorities quickly established a 100-meter safety perimeter and closed a key stretch of road between Kolvereid and Foldereid following reports of a strong fuel odor at approximately 4:35 p.m. local time. While the driver escaped injury,crews are preparing for a complex recovery operation expected to last well into sunday.
NÆRØYSUND: A tanker truck overturned Saturday afternoon, spilling gasoline near the town of Nærøysund, Norway, prompting a safety perimeter and road closure.
Authorities responded to reports of a gasoline odor at approximately 4:35 p.m. local time.
“A 100-meter safety zone has been established. The fire department is on scene. The driver of the tanker truck appears to be unharmed,” said operations leader Wenche Johnsen of the Trøndelag police district.
Police reported a breach in the tanker’s tank, with gasoline leaking into a nearby ditch.
As of Saturday evening, authorities stated there was no immediate need to evacuate residents.
The incident occurred near Leirvika, on the stretch of road between Kolvereid and Foldereid, which is currently closed to all traffic.
Police announced plans to begin emptying the tanker truck at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
“Recovery services are prepared with two heavy-duty tow trucks once the tank is emptied. The duration of this process is currently unknown,” police stated at 10:10 a.m. Saturday.
Authorities anticipate the road will remain closed until approximately 2:00 p.m. Sunday –
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