SH1 closed, petrol tanker in flames on Kapiti Coast
A petrol tanker caught fire on the Peka Peka Expressway in New Zealand, forcing the closure of State Highway 1. Emergency crews successfully contained the fire to the vehicle's cab, and the road has since reopened with no reported injuries.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the effectiveness of emergency response protocols in preventing potential environmental and safety disasters involving hazardous materials.
<p>State Highway 1 north of Wellington is back open following a petrol tanker fire.</p> <p>The truck's cab caught fire on the Peka Peka Expressway northbound lane just south of the Ōtaki River around 5am.</p> <p>At its peak there were 19 fire trucks, tankers and specialist vehicles at the scene, Fire and Emergency NZ said. </p> <p>Police said there were no reports of injuries.
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