Oil leaks from NR pipeline in DHA

Authorities seal area to prevent any untoward incident

KARACHI:

An oil leak from National Refinery's (NR) pipeline in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) caused oil to spill onto adjacent roads and streets. Upon receiving the information, police immediately reached the scene and cordoned off the area, blocking roads to prevent further damage and accidents because of slippery streets. Relevant authorities were also informed.

According to SHO Darakhshan police station Irfan Asif, the leak originated from National Refinery's central point near Street 25, Khayaban-e-Sehar. Later, additional police force was deployed who sealed off the entire area to prevent any untoward incident because of the oil spill. The National Refinery authorities shut down the pipeline to prevent more spillage.

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