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[UPDATED] Chemical spill chaos: Trailer overturns on Kesas Expressway
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (operations) Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the incident occurred at 10.25am.
"A fire engine, hazardous materials (Hazmat) unit, and an emergency medical rescue vehicle, along with 14 personnel, were dispatched to the scene," he said when contacted.
The trailer was carrying liquid chemical substances, including sulphur, calcium carbonate, and titanium oxide.
Mukhlis said that the chemicals were stored in 10 intermediate bulk containers, each with a capacity of 1,000 litres.
"The chemicals spilled within the containers and eventually flowed onto the expressway's surface.
"One person, the lorry driver, was rescued by members of the public and sustained only minor injuries," he added.
Personnel on site are currently awaiting the arrival of a contractor to upright and move the trailer to the roadside, allowing chemical clean-up operations to begin. No other injuries were reported in the incident.
Sulphur is primarily used in the production of sulphuric acid, a key ingredient in fertilisers, detergents, and pigments. It also plays an essential role in vulcanising rubber, manufacturing matches and explosives, and is used in the pharmaceutical and paper industries. Sulphur compounds are also employed in pesticides, fungicides, and certain food preservation processes.
Titanium oxide is a naturally occurring white compound commonly used as a pigment in paints, plastics, and cosmetics. It is also a key ingredient in sunscreens and is found in products such as toothpaste, food colourants, and some pharmaceuticals.
Calcium carbonate is widely used as a dietary calcium supplement and antacid. It is also one of the most abundant compounds found in the Earth's crust and has various industrial applications.
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