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Emergency response to dangerous cargo leak on Egnatia Odos in Kavala

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A hazardous materials incident occurred on the Egnatia Road in Kavala, with reports of a lead spill from a truck.
The incident was first reported to the Fire Department around 10:30 PM on June 30.
Emergency teams, including the EMAK special unit, were mobilized to manage the situation.
Sawdust was applied to the roadway to absorb the hazardous material.
The spill occurred at kilometer 464 of the Egnatia Road, in the direction toward Kipoi.

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Emergency services responded to a hazardous material leak from a truck on the Egnatia Road in the Kavala region, specifically near the 464 km mark at Kalamitsa. The alert was triggered on the evening of June 30, 2026, when authorities received reports of a lead spill on the roadway. The truck was reportedly immobilized in the left emergency lane, and the leak involved solid lead.

To manage the situation, the Hellenic Fire Brigade was deployed, utilizing materials such as sawdust to absorb the hazardous substance. The response operation included the participation of the Special Disaster Response Unit (EMAK) and involved a substantial number of personnel working to ensure safety and mitigate environmental impact. By July 1, the situation was under control, and the authorities announced that the mobilization had concluded, indicating that the necessary clean-up and safety measures had been effectively implemented.

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1 July

Fire Department's mobilization for lead leakage in Kavala concluded.

Emergency response to dangerous cargo leak on Egnatia Odos in Kavala

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