Diesel Spill Causes Major Delays on Pacific Highway

14 October 2024

Update at 2:29pm – Traffic and buses were redirected on to backstreets, some bus trips took 2 hours longer than scheduled.

A Contraflow is now in place however Transport for NSW still report 60 minute delays which are clearly visibile on livetraffic.com

The contraflow redirects traffic on to the opposing carriageway, leading to delays in both directions as traffic is reduced down to 40km/h with a single lane in each direction.

This is an image showing vehicles being divered on to dirt roads following the crash on the A1 Pacific Highway at Twelve Mile Creek. — Image: Tobias Hudson

Emergency services are attending a significant two-truck collision on the Pacific Highway near the intersection with The Bucketts Way at Twelve Mile Creek in the Port Stephens region. The incident occurred around 6:45 am today when a truck collided with a broken-down vehicle, causing it to veer onto the median strip.

One of the trucks involved is a fuel tanker that ruptured its tank upon impact, spilling diesel onto the roadway. Hazardous materials teams from the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are on-site, working diligently to contain and clean up the spill to prevent environmental damage and ensure public safety.

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This image shows damage to a truck caused by an accident at Twelve Mile Creek on the A1 Pacific Highway

Fortunately, no serious injuries have been reported.

The Pacific Highway is currently closed northbound, and traffic is affected in both directions due to contraflow conditions implemented to manage the flow of vehicles. Motorists are advised to exercise caution, expect significant delays, and consider alternative routes where possible.

Transport for NSW and heavy vehicle tow trucks are also at the scene assisting with the recovery efforts.

Emergency Services cleaning up the A1 Pacific Highway following a crash at Twelve Mile Creek today.