SEPANG, Nov 7 — A tanker loaded with 15,000 litres of hydrochloric acid sprang a leak and caused a spill at the Dengkil south-bound rest and service (RSA) of the ELITE Expressway today.

A Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said in the incident at 7.30am, the lorry driver was informed by the public about the spill at the Dengkil RSA.

Ten members of the Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Unit from Shah Alam fire station and five firemen from Puchong fire station rushed to the scene.

“Inspection of the lorry found a leak at the top of the tank. However, it was of small quantity. The HAZMAT team let the lorry cool down before patching the tank.

“The acid was then transferred to another lorry. Water was sprayed to neutralise the acid spill,” he said when contacted.

Hydrochloric acid is a highly corrosive strong mineral acid with many industrial uses. — Bernama