Fallen drum causes large oil spill on rail crossing at Kearsley Hill

Emergency services and council workers were called to the top of Kearsley Hill on Saturday morning to deal with a large oil spill caused by a fallen drum from a truck. The incident created a hazardous situation for drivers on the “S” bend, but thanks to the quick and efficient response of the Cessnock Fire and Rescue team and Cessnock City Council crew, the area was made safe after a few hours of intensive work.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing a thick layer of oil covering the rail crossing and the road, and urged drivers to exercise extreme caution. The incident was reported to the authorities, who dispatched a joint team of firefighters and council workers to the scene. The team used sand and a sweeper to contain and remove the oil, which had spread over a wide area.