Zhejiang high-speed rollover caused by leak of 40 tons of chemicals in tank drivers killed | tank leakage | | chemical spills _ news

CNS, Shaoxing, February 1 (reporters Wu Jiawei and Zhang Tianjue)-on February 1, the morning of the second day of the lunar new year, G92, Zhejiang (Hangzhou-Ningbo) heavy tank rollover accident occurred on the highway, leading to 40 tons of liquid chemical leak in the car, the driver was killed.

Reporters from high-speed traffic police detachment in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province was informed that the accident occurred on the day of the 08:28, a Zhejiang DD6926 (zhe DD215) heavy tank via the G92 (Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway) exit towards the direction of Hangzhou, Shaoxing ramp rollover occurs, a driver in the car, was seriously injured.

After receiving the alarm, local owners of high-speed traffic police, fire service, high-speed highways and high-speed departments rushed to the rescue.

It is understood that the cargo on Board was the chemical "peg", about 40 tons.

Police said the liquid has now leaked, live on the road was wet, and exudes a strong alcohol smell.

"The ' peg ' is a type of alcohol, which is characterized by low toxicity, low lit, high-point, still safe compared to other chemicals. "During the interview, participate in rescue Ma Xilai high-speed traffic police detachment in Shaoxing, Zhejiang civilian police at the scene told reporters. In view of the "peg" properties, the policemen not people on the scene of mass evacuation measures.

It is regrettable that, after the accident, 120 emergency personnel to rescue the injured pilot, has now confirmed that the male driver died.

As of press, G92 express toll station temporary closure of Shaoxing, the cause of the accident is still under investigation. (End text)

(Original title: Zhejiang high-speed rollover caused by leak of 40 tons of chemicals in tank driver killed)

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February 01, 2014 China News Network
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浙江槽罐车高速侧翻致40吨化学品泄漏 司机身亡|槽罐车|泄漏|化学品泄漏_新闻资讯

　　中新网绍兴2月1日电(吴佳蔚张天珏)2月1日，农历大年初二的早上，浙江G92(杭甬)高速公路上发生重型槽罐车侧翻事故，导致车上的40吨化学液体发生泄漏，驾驶员不幸身亡。

　　记者自浙江高速交警绍兴支队方面获悉，事故发生在当天的08时28分，一辆浙DD6926(浙DD215挂)号重型槽罐车途经G92高速公路(杭甬高速)往杭州方向绍兴出口下匝道内发生侧翻，车上一名驾驶员身受重伤。

　　接到报警后，当地高速交警、消防、高速路政及高速业主部门迅速赶到事发地进行施救。

　　据了解，当时车上所运载货物为化学品“乙二醇”，约40吨。

　　警方表示，目前液体已经泄漏，现场路面上一片湿漉漉，并散发着浓重的酒精类气味。

　　“‘乙二醇’是酒精的一种，其特点是毒性低、燃点低、爆点高，相较于其他化学品还算安全。”采访中，参与现场救援的浙江高速交警绍兴支队民警马希来这样对记者说道。鉴于“乙二醇”的属性，交警方面未对现场民众采取大批量疏散的措施。

　　遗憾的是，事故发生后，120急救人员在对受伤驾驶员进行抢救，目前已确认该男性驾驶员不治身亡。

　　截至记者发稿，G92高速绍兴收费站临时关闭，事故原因正在调查中。(完)

(原标题：浙江一槽罐车高速侧翻致40吨化学品泄漏 司机身亡)

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2014年02月01日13:20
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