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Truck Jack-Knife Spills 100 Litres of Strong Smelling Herbicide

Perth Now March 17 2011

A TRUCK has jack-knifed in Bayswater, spilling about 100 litres of liquid herbicide onto the road and causing major disruption to traffic.

The accident occurred near the intersection of Collier Road and Tonkin Highway.

The truck roll-over spilled 100 litres of herbicide on the road and embankment. Approximately 40 to 50 drums of herbicide are on the ground.

There is no threat to the community however there is a strong smell being carried downwind towards the Morley area.

People are also asked to stay away from the intersection of Collier Road and Tonkin Highway.

People with medical concerns should contact their local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222.

ChemCentre and the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) Pollution Response Unit have conducted air monitoring and analysis. The chemical is not harmful.

DEC officers are conducting further tests to determine if there is any environmental impact.

Twenty five career Fire and Rescue Service firefighters from six stations are on the scene.

WA Police are also in attendance.

Tonkin Highway is closed at Morley Drive heading south. There is a traffic diversion on Collier Road near Tonkin Highway. Mainroads says the closures are expected to remain in place until 4pm today and advises motorists to  avoid the area.

https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/drivers-advised-to-avoid-crash-site/story-e6frg13u-1226023230553

2011 March: Bayswater (WA). Truck Pesticide Spill

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Truck Jack-Knife Spills 100 Litres of Strong Smelling Herbicide

Perth Now March 17 2011

A TRUCK has jack-knifed in Bayswater, spilling about 100 litres of liquid herbicide onto the road and causing major disruption to traffic.

The accident occurred near the intersection of Collier Road and Tonkin Highway.

The truck roll-over spilled 100 litres of herbicide on the road and embankment. Approximately 40 to 50 drums of herbicide are on the ground.

There is no threat to the community however there is a strong smell being carried downwind towards the Morley area.

People are also asked to stay away from the intersection of Collier Road and Tonkin Highway.

People with medical concerns should contact their local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222.

ChemCentre and the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) Pollution Response Unit have conducted air monitoring and analysis. The chemical is not harmful.

DEC officers are conducting further tests to determine if there is any environmental impact.

Twenty five career Fire and Rescue Service firefighters from six stations are on the scene.

WA Police are also in attendance.

Tonkin Highway is closed at Morley Drive heading south. There is a traffic diversion on Collier Road near Tonkin Highway. Mainroads says the closures are expected to remain in place until 4pm today and advises motorists to  avoid the area.

https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/drivers-advised-to-avoid-crash-site/story-e6frg13u-1226023230553