Emergency services have successfully freed a heavy goods vehicle carrying 40 tons of refrigerated liquid nitrogen. The liquid nitrogen truck stuck on a forest track in Torrelles de Llobregat, Barcelona, was recovered using a crane. Consequently, the vehicle could continue its journey without a complex cargo transfer.
Liquid Nitrogen Truck Stuck on Riera de Torrelletes
The vehicle became wedged on a curve along a path near the Riera de Torrelletes, effectively blocking the route. Due to the hazardous cargo—40 tons of liquid nitrogen—the incident prompted an immediate response. This event highlights the challenges posed by some of Catalonia’s dangerous roads.
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According to the Bombers de la Generalitat (Generalitat Firefighters), five units deployed to the scene. Officials confirmed the driver remained uninjured. Furthermore, the truck sustained no structural damage. Importantly, there were no leaks of the refrigerated liquid nitrogen. This outcome contrasts with a recent fatal road accident in Barcelona.
Transcat Alert Deactivated After Recovery
Initially, emergency planners anticipated a difficult recovery. The primary plan involved transferring the dangerous cargo to another vehicle. However, recovery crews managed to free the liquid nitrogen truck stuck using a crane. Therefore, they bypassed the need for a risky transfer.
Following the successful recovery, the vehicle resumed its route. Officials then deactivated the Transcat alert. This special plan covers accidents involving dangerous goods transport in Catalonia. The successful management is a positive outcome compared to wider transport accidents in Spain.
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