Motor Vehicle Incident Kamloops
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Incident description
| Incident Date | December 2, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Name | DGIR: 254616 |
| Source | Transport Truck |
| Nearest Community | Kamloops, B.C. |
| Spilled Content | Roofing Adhesive, Hydraulic/Brake Fluid |
| Who is involved |
Ministry of Environment and Parks (ENV), Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MoTT), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) |
Response phase details
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Most recent updates
December 2
The Environmental Emergency Branch (EEB), Ministry of Environment and Parks (ENV) has received updated information regarding a semi-truck incident on Highway 1 westbound under the Lafarge Overpass in Kamloops.
A semi-truck transporting roofing materials overturned early in the morning, releasing product onto the roadway. Approximately 540 kg of roofing adhesive was released onto the roadway from 5-gallon containers. A dark orange, resinous substance is suspected to be released hydraulic or brake fluid from the semi-truck.
An Environmental Emergency Response Officer (EERO) is responding to the incident, and no waterways are impacted. The Responsible Party (RP) has retained a local contractor to conduct spill response and cleanup. The semi-truck has been up-righted and no diesel release from the tractor-trailer has been reported.
No further updates are anticipated, and there is no ongoing risk to public health or the environment.