Specialist Hazmat crews on scene in Truganina

Published:
Monday, 21 November 2022 at 6:15 am

FRV and CFA firefighters, including specialist crews, responded to a hazardous materials incident in Truganina this afternoon.

Crews were called to the Sunline Drive incident just before 1pm, after a call to Triple Zero (000) reporting a chemical spill. 

Crews arrived on scene to find that 1000L of the hazardous liquid had leaked, and 16 people had been evacuated.

Wearing breathing apparatus, firefighters contained the leak and worked to make the scene safe.

The incident was deemed under control in approximately 30 minutes. 

Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria also attended the incident. 

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