Tanker Carrying Toxic Chemicals Falls at Busan-Ulsan Expressway Tollgate Section... 60s Driver Dies

A 24-ton tank lorry that broke through the guardrail and fell on the outskirts of the Busan-Ulsan Expressway on the 12th. [Image source=Busan Police Agency]

On the 12th, a 24-ton tanker truck broke through the guardrail and fell on the outskirts of the Busan-Ulsan Expressway, resulting in the death of a driver in his 60s. [Image source=Busan Police Agency]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] A 24-ton tanker carrying toxic chemicals crashed through the guardrail on the outer highway while traveling from Busan toward Ulsan, resulting in the death of the driver in his 60s.

According to the Highway Patrol on the 12th, the tanker transporting 66,000 liters of xylene, a toxic and volatile substance, crashed into the left guardrail at around 10:25 a.m. on a downhill right sharp curve section of the Gijang Ilgwang Tollgate ramp and fell into the green area.

The patrol and 119 rescue team rescued driver A from the severely damaged driver's seat and transported him to the hospital, but he died.

The police plan to tow the tanker after completely removing the chemical substances inside.

The Busan Police Highway Patrol is collecting black box footage from nearby roads to investigate the exact cause of the accident.