Oil spill at FW Hünxe due to a fractured hydraulic hose
In the small town of Hünxe, Weseler Straße became the site of an unexpected event on April 28, 2025, at 22:42. Units from Hünxe and Bucholtwelmen were alerted with the call sign "Oil Spill" as a hydraulic hose on a heavy transport trailer burst, causing an approximately 500-meter long oil spill.
The first responders on the scene included the Volunteer Fire Department Hünxe, who were called for support due to the location of the spill. The on-call officer of the Hünxe municipality's public order office was also present.
Large oil stains were treated with a binding agent to prevent them from spreading into the green strip. The operation to clean the oil spill was completed after approximately two and a half hours, with the scene then handed over to a specialized company for cleaning the road.
The news about this incident was originally content by the Volunteer Fire Department Hünxe and transmitted via news aktuell. The source of this report is ots.
For further information, you can visit the Volunteer Fire Department Hünxe's homepage or contact them directly at Marc Vinschen (+49 151 15660516) or presse@feuerwehrhünxe.de.
To ensure the safety of the public, the deployment forces closed off the affected lane with the support of the police. The name of the specialized company deployed for the removal of the oil source is not publicly available.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and safety procedures when transporting hazardous materials. The Volunteer Fire Department Hünxe, along with other emergency services, stand ready to respond to such incidents and maintain the safety of the community.
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