Emergency services were called to a late night to report of an unknown and potentially hazardous substance on the road in Lilydale on Wednesday 12 July.
Responding to the Maroondah Highway location, Lilydale CFA, alongside Mount Evelyn’s and Coldstream’s brigade members, successfully contained the spill.
“In order to contain and address the hazmat incident, crews closed the inbound lanes of the highway, before a crew in BA and hazmat splash suits investigated the unknown chemical,” Lilydale CFA posted to social media.
“The chemical was successfully identified and managed in line with the hazmat action guide and the area was made safe.”
Victoria Police officers were also on scene helping direct traffic.
“Thanks also to FRV Hazmat who were paged but weren’t required in the end.”
