Lorry crash spills zinc oxide over 30m stretch of SKVE
SHAH ALAM: A 37-tonne lorry carrying 120 drums of zinc oxide was involved in an accident on the South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE) this morning, spilling chemicals over a 30-metre stretch of the highway.
Shah Alam: A 37-tonne lorry carrying 120 drums of zinc oxide collided with vehicles on the South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE) this morning, releasing a toxic chemical over a 30-metre span of the highway. The vehicle was en route to the West Coast Expressway (WCE) when the accident took place. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Ashrul Riezal Ashbar reported receiving a distress call at 8.07am, with responders from the Teluk Panglima Garang Fire and Rescue Station reaching the scene by 8.34am.
The lorry was transporting 120 drums, each weighing 200kg, and the incident resulted in a liquid spill containing 50% zinc oxide. The driver stated that while navigating a curve, the lorry's locking barrier inadvertently opened, causing the drums to tumble, break, and leak onto the road. The chemical spill extended about 30 meters before seeping into a drain beneath the highway.
Ashrul Riezal explained that firemen contained the residue in the drain to prevent further spread. The operation commander then requested assistance from the department's Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Unit to manage the situation. A Hazmat team from the Shah Alam Fire and Rescue Station was subsequently deployed to aid in the operation.
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