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The main road in and out of Tuakau township was closed for several hours yesterday afternoon following an extensive oil spillage from a road tanker. The truck was carrying recycled motor oil and it's thought up to 10,000 litres may have escaped from its ruptured tank, flowing over the main road and railway track and along Ryders Road where the vehicle stopped. Firefighters prevented oil flowing into the adjacent Whakapipi Stream. Some workers decanted what was left in the ruptured tank while others spread absorbent and sand to soak up the slippery black substance. Members, working from two OS vehicles, maintained cordons for several hours until absorbent was laid and handed over to traffic management.

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