Hazardous materials
Crews have attended a diesel fuel leak onto a public highway.
Equipment used;
- Environmental pack - including polly booms and pads
- EPU
Approx. 500 litres of diesel leaked from a punctured tanker onto a public road, crews used environmental pack to contain diesel and prevent further leakage into drains. South West Water confirmed 250 litres entered the sewer line, but risk assessments undertaken deemed amounts as low risk. Environmental Health, South West Water, Cornwall FRS and DSFRS personnel collaborated and incident has now been handed over to National Highways.