Petroleum Spill After Tanker Truck Collision in Yakutia
A tanker truck collision in Lower Bestyakh, Yakutia, on February 13, 2024, led to a petroleum spill. The incident resulted in a 100-meter-long spill on the roadway and 120 meters from the Lena River. Environmental inspectors and authorities are on the scene managing the situation.
The accident happened when a heavy-duty vehicle collided with the tanker. This caused a leak from the damaged tanker's cistern, spilling petroleum products onto the road. The Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has dispatched inspectors to the site to assess and control the environmental impact. Initial inspections confirm that no petroleum has seeped into the soil. Cleanup efforts are underway, with petroleum products being pumped out and sorbent used to absorb the spill.
The spill covered an area of approximately 100 meters on the roadway and 120 meters from the Lena River. Authorities are working to contain and clean up the spill, with no soil contamination reported so far. The cause of the collision is under investigation.
