Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Environment and Battambang provincial authorities have collaborated with transport companies to take continuous measures to prevent the spread of oil spills and restore the environment after an oil train derailed on September 19, 2026 in Andong Khae village, Ochar commune, Battambang city, Battambang province.
In fact, on September 24, 2026, the working group recommended the construction of additional earth dams along the railway tracks to protect against heavy rains and prevent oil spills from flowing into the rice fields near the accident site.
The team continued to cooperate with the company and local authorities to temporarily close the drains at four locations, which were blocked with boards to prevent oil residue from flowing to other locations. Authorities continue to cordon off the area and place signs at the location of the pits dug to collect oil residue to ensure safety.
In addition, the company has collected and transported oil-stained plant waste and straw used to clean up the oil. To be burned at the company’s cement factory in Kampot province.
Regarding health measures, the team asked the authorities to continue educating residents living near the accident site to avoid contact with oil residue and to take good care of their health. Please note that due to the rain, the oil residue that has spilled into the ground can float and cause a strong odor.
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