Diesel fuel spill localized in Tbilisi’s suburb
Diesel fuel spill was localized at a freight train derailment
site nearby the bridge of Tbilisi's airport.
240 tons of diesel fuel spilled out from the three derailed
tankers.
The train with 60-ton tankers derailed on Monday at 07.40 (local
time).
According to preliminary data, the braking malfunction was the
reason of the accident.
In order to avoid unforeseen situations, area of the accident was
cordoned off by the police and rescuers, the head of the Tbilisi
emergency services Temur Giorgadze told Trend news agency.
He also said that all measures were taken to prevent the ignition
of diesel fuel.
Arrival of the locomotive, which is going to transport the rest
eight tankers to safe place, is expected from Kakheti.
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