Overview
- Crews are excavating roughly 20–30 centimeters of contaminated topsoil and transporting it to the PCK site for cleaning, with laboratory analyses still pending.
- Authorities report that at least 200,000 liters of crude were released, while some estimates range up to 250,000–350,000 liters, covering about two hectares.
- Investigators are probing a failure that occurred during preparations for a leak-simulation test, with a defective nozzle under examination as a possible cause.
- Some oil reached nearby drainage ditches, where barriers and booms were installed to prevent movement toward the Randow and sensitive moor habitats.
- About 100 responders, including the refinery’s works brigade, contained the leak after several hours and lifted a temporary public warning, while the operator expects the line could restart within days.