H 258 - 2024

H 258 - Leaking fluids from a passenger car (<50 liters) in Breunigweiler

Incident Number:H 258
Date:25.11.2024
Alarm time:19:35
End of operation:20:35
Incident keyword:Leaking fluids in passenger cars (<50 liters)

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The fire departments in Sippersfeld, Breunigweiler, and Winnweiler were alerted because a vehicle had spilled a large amount of fuel on the B48 between Winnweiler and Breunigweiler. The crews responded to assess the situation and determined that the fuel spill was concentrated primarily in the Breunigweiler area. The driver responsible was also located there; he explained that he had just picked up his vehicle from a repair shop and that the fuel must have leaked on the way back.

Emergency responders scattered binding agent over the larger fuel spills and cleaned up the road. In addition, the sewer authorities were notified to check for contamination of the sewer system. The police were also at the scene.