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Hamburg’s Wallringtunnel Reopens After Northbound Oil Spill Closure

Police say crews cleared the slick following a truck's midday leak in the tunnel.

Overview

  • Northbound lanes toward the Innenstadt were closed around 11:45 after oil from a truck’s load spilled near Steintorwall, according to police.
  • Emergency services were alerted around 11:30, and specialist teams cleaned the contaminated roadway.
  • By evening, police reported the northbound closure was lifted and traffic could pass again.
  • Authorities initially did not specify the exact substance, though some outlets reported it was palm oil.
  • The spill caused congestion in and around the tunnel as responders assessed safety and cleanup measures.