Paradip: The Paradip-Haldia crude oil pipeline of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) burst near the IOCL township in Paradip today.
Following the rupture crude oil leaked out of the pipeline and spread to nearby farmlands in the area.
Fire Service personnel rushed to the spot to plug the leakage to avoid a possible hazard.
Technicians from IOCL refinery have joined hands with Fire Service personnel to plug the leakage and restore normalcy.
To avoid the occurrence of any untoward incident movement of vehicular traffic on the road adjacent to the leakage site has been suspended.
Sealing of the leak was underway till reports last came in.
“Right now we can’t say what caused the leak. Our men are at work. We will first suck in the crude oil that has leaked to prevent any untoward incident and later seal the leak. Right now it is difficult to tell the quantity of crude oil that has leaked since it’s now mixed with water. We are requesting the public to restrict movement in this part of the road since petroleum vapour is in the air,” said Alok Sahoo CGM, IOCl Pipeline Division, Paradip.
