Truck explosion Auckland

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Residents near Auckland truck explosion warned to check properties (1 News)

People discovering oily residue on their properties after yesterday's truck explosion on the Southern Motorway are being told it is most likely canola oil.

"It's important to point out that just about every consignment of freight contains some components of what you would call hazardous goods ... Items like decks and outdoor furniture, roofs and trampolines can all be given the soapy water treatment. [our advice] is to gather all of that and dispose of it." We encourage the residents to check the guidance of the product in relation to the item you're washing down. "The main issues raised by residents yesterday [were] oily spots which cover their roofs, decking and trampolines. "Some of the properties used grey water tanks for drinking ...

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Papakura chemical truck explosion: Residents near motorway truck ... (New Zealand Herald)

A truck carrying canisters of flammable gas and other chemicals burst into flames on the Auckland motorway early yesterday morning, near Harbourside Drive.

“The main issues raised by residents yesterday [were] oily spots, which cover their roofs, decking and trampolines. “Some of the properties used grey water tanks for drinking ... you’re more likely to have an incident involving an electric car fire, than one of these. Road transport does hundreds of millions of kilometres a year ... “Our officers, while visiting some of the properties yesterday, did find a few cans of canola oil - the aerosol type, so [our advice] is to gather all of that and dispose of it. Chetty said anyone with a water collection tank in the area should disconnect it, and veges from the garden should be pulled up and thrown out.

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Auckland motorway truck fire: Council's advice for residents after ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Nearby Aucklanders have been warned to avoid eating vegetables from exposed gardens and wash down outdoor furniture.

This will prevent any long-term damage or slippery surfaces,” he said. *

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Auckland Council on chemicals in Papakura after truck explosion (RNZ)

Auckland residents in the suburb of Papakura are concerned about chemical spillage affecting their properties after a truck explosion yesterday on the ...

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