MOSSEL BAY NEWS -  An emergency mock drill is taking place today, Monday 29 June, at the Shell Voorbaai Service Station. The exercise starts at 10:00 and will continue for approximately 45 minutes.

The simulation involves a bulk vehicle operator offloading diesel when a third-party vehicle, with the driver allegedly under the influence of alcohol and drugs, collides with the tanker in the offloading area. 

The impact results in injuries to the operator and a diesel spill on the forecourt, requiring an immediate co-ordinated emergency response.

The Mossel Bay Fire Department, ER24, the Traffic Department, and Spill Tech are participating alongside site personnel.

Photo: Gabriella Siebritz

The aim of the drill is to test emergency response procedures, communication protocols, medical response, site isolation, environmental containment measures, and co-ordination between Exousia Bulk Services and external emergency services.

Members of the public are advised that this is a planned simulation and there is no cause for concern. 

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