LNG Tanker Incident – Nanutarra Jan 2018

Incident Overview

Incident Title: LNG Trailer Roll Over

Location: North West Coastal Highway, 20km south of Nanutarra Roadhouse, 1330km North of Perth

Date & Time of Incident: 8/01/2018 ~ 20:10

Type of Incident: Motor Vehicle Incident, loss of containment and fire

Incident Summary: EVOL LNG tanker combination involved in traffic incident. Rear LNG trailer loss of containment resulting in localised fire. Lead LNG tanker impacted with resultant minor leak. Secondary vehicle (prime mover and low loader) impacted by collision and resultant fire.

Actual Consequence: Equipment Damage / Loss of Containment (18.14t)

Potential Consequence: Permanent Disability / Fatality, Larger Stock Loss / Larger Fire