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Tanker Truck Release, Colonna's Shipyard; Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk, VA, USA | 2025-Mar-17

Initial Notification: On March 17, 2025, the USCG Sector Virginia notified the NOAA SSC that a fuel tanker truck with 8,000 gallons of diesel fuel rolled over due to equipment failure and discharged 7,500 gallons. An estimated 200-400 gallons of diesel entered the eastern branch of the Elizabeth River, Norfolk, Virginia.

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Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 8000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 36° 50.10′ North
Longitude (approximate): 76° 16.60′ West