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Cement cloud spread in Kapelle-op-den-Bos, after pipe on cement tanker burst

At the quay in Kapelle-op-den-Bos, a pipe burst during cargo operations of the 'Aviso', carrying cement, causing a cloud of cement to be released on April 16, 2025, at around 9 a.m.The accident occurred at the Etex factory, formerly Eternit, on the Brussels-Scheldt-Maritime Canal. The fine cement dust spread around the ship and settled on various locations in the centre of the municipality. The center of Kapelle-op-den-Bos was also affected. Cement has also ended up on the ship itself. This must be removed too, but first and foremost everything was being done to prevent the cement from ending up in the water of the cana. In order to coordinate the emergency services, the municipal disaster plan was announced, which was lifted just before 2 p.m. There were no injuries, one person was taken to hospital for a check-up, but has since been released. Etex immediately took the necessary action, and the competent services were on site and are monitoring the situation. The remaining cement residue formed a fine layer and was mainly located at the West dike up to the Borms St. on the bridge and in the Karel Muyldermanslaan. The civil protection and fire brigade sprayed the cement on the public domain with water, so that it flowed into the public sewer. It esd requested to clean areas and materials on private property with water. Tesidents were asked to ensure that the cement does not come into contact with their skin or eyes. It was recommended to use appropriate protective equipment such as a face mask and gloves when spraying away, which were made available at the reception of the administrative centre. Anyone living in the area who has suffered any damage as a result of the incident or whose car was parked in the impacted streets can report this to Etex via, Bo.huberland@etexgroup.com, Silke.mons@etexgroup.com or 015 71 77 20. Reports with photos: https://www.hln.be/kapelle-op-den-bos/leidingbreuk-tijdens-lossen-vrachtschip-veroorzaakt-cementwolk-in-centrum-kapelle-op-den-bos~ab480572/ https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20250416_94062442 https://www.kapelle-op-den-bos.be/incident-16-april-2025

Cement tanker allided with bridge

On Mar 7 the "Aviso", 862 ts (EU-No.: 06002090; MMSI-No.: 205262190; CS: OT2621), allided with the Albert Schweitzer Bridge in Alphen on the Rhine. The bridge was scraped and according to investigations only minor damaged, but the wheelhouse of the tanker was completely crushed. The master had misjudged the height of the bridge when passing underneath. He escaped unhurt. Dutch reports with photos: http://www.leidschdagblad.nl/regionaal/rijnenveen/article27010839.ece/Grote-schade-vrachtschip-bij-botsing-met-brug-in-Alphen-aan-den-Rijn?lref=r_regionaal http://www.alphens.nl/nieuws/politie/13697,albert-schweitzerbrug-geramd-door-vrachtschip.html