The Investigation Committee started its control after the oil spill at Seliksa station in the Penza region. It has been reported press office Central interregional investigation department for the transport of the Investigative Committee of Russia.
According to preliminary information, petroleum products leaked in the iron tanker wagon of a freight train at Seliksa station on March 10, 2023.
“A pre-investigation check has been held, all causes and circumstances of the incident are being clarified,” the report said.
It was noted that the emergency services localized the leak.
Previously, the situation was controlled by the interregional department of Rosprirodnadzor. According to him, more than 7 thousand square meters of area was polluted as a result of the incident. m) In addition, according to the management, the spill occurred on the railway tracks and the drainage ditch along the railway embankment and on the territory of private households adjacent to it. There was no loss of life as a result of the incident.