Liquid Spill on the Eyre Highway, Panitya - 16 April 2023

 

Early this morning CFS crews were called to attend a B-double truck rollover on the Eyre Highway at Panitya, on the State’s Eyre Peninsula.

There were two occupants inside who were fortunately freed and taken to hospital for treatment.

The incident has resulted in a significant diesel spill and a small leak of an unidentified chemical. CFS hazmat and heavy rescue crews are attending to identify the substance and contain the spill.

Currently, both lanes of the Eyre Highway are closed between Kimba and Panitya and road users are advised to take an alternate route as the closures are estimated to be in place for a further 5-6 hours.

CFS Crews will remain on the scene until the area has been cleaned and is safe for road users and the community.

 

2023-04-16 Chanel Zampogna