A chemical spill led to the closure of both sides of the N3 at Spaghetti Junction on Friday morning. Two large containers fell from a flatbed truck, causing their contents to spill onto the road. Emergency responders advised motorists to avoid the area. "Upon arrival, our ambulance passing the construction site observed a haze coming from a container on the truck," explained Garrith Jamieson, spokesperson for ALS Paramedics.
Jamieson identified the substance as likely hydrochloric acid and warned that exposure could cause symptoms such as a sore throat and runny nose.
"For safety, individuals should remain in their vehicles with windows closed to avoid inhaling the acidic gas," he emphasized. "The smell is potent and can affect breathing, particularly for the elderly and children."