MOTORISTS near Penang Bridge toll plaza slowed their vehicles on seeing a ‘chemical spill’ following an accident involving a bus, a tanker transporting ammonia gas and a police lorry.
In the 10am incident on a weekday, the bus broke down near the toll plaza on the mainland-bound lane.
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Chemical Leakage Disaster Simulation Training
An accident survivor being assisted by firefighters at the scene.
The bus passengers queuing up for a shower to remove traces of chemicals from their bodies during the simulation exercise. — Photos: CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
Rescuers in Hazmat suits spraying water on their suits to remove chemicals during the drill near Penang Bridge. (Far left) Yellow smoke escaping from the tanker at the simulated crash scene involving three vehicles.
Emergency response team members attending to one of the victims.
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