Measures taken to protect water supply as spilled oil certain to reach groundwater

Koper/Ljubljana, 26 June - The only water supply system for the entire Slovenian coast may be in jeopardy after a kerosene-carrying train derailed Tuesday afternoon near one of the potable water sources. Measures have been taken to prevent the worst, but there is no doubt that the kerosene will reach the groundwater with the first strong rainfall at the latest.

Hrastovlje A cargo train derailed on Tuesday, spilling an estimated 10,000 litres of kerosene. Photo: Koper Fire Brigade

Hrastovlje
A cargo train derailed on Tuesday, spilling an estimated 10,000 litres of kerosene.
Photo: Koper Fire Brigade

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