Event CategoryIncident
Event GroupTechnology
Event SubgroupHazardous Chemicals
Event TypeVehicle Release
PlaceNanaimo BC
Event Start DateMarch 26, 1992
Event End DateMarch 26, 1992
CommentsNanaimo BC, March 26, 1992. A tanker truck overturned in a residential area and leaked a total of 200 litres of methanol; three nearby apartment buildings (approximately 200 people) were evacuated for 5 hours, and traffic was detoured; concern of the methanol reaching marine waters via storm sewer.
Fatalities0
Injured / Infected0
Evacuated200
Estimated Total CostUnknown
Federal DFAA Payments$0
Provincial DFAA Payments$0
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected0
Magnitude0.0