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An oil field explosion in North Dakota closed Highway 23, released 168,000 gallons of wastewater, and is under investigation with no injuries.
An explosion at an oil field tank battery near Johnson’s Corner, North Dakota, closed Highway 23 on Tuesday, Dec. 30, prompting traffic reroutes and emergency response.
The incident, which occurred around 11 p.m. Monday in McKenzie County, damaged one tank, with four others posing explosion risks.
No injuries were reported.
Firefighters built dikes to prevent wastewater from contaminating water sources, and about 168,000 gallons of produced water were released.
State inspectors are overseeing cleanup, and the cause remains under investigation.
The highway’s reopening date is unknown, and motorists should expect delays.
Una explosión en un campo petrolífero en Dakota del Norte cerró la autopista 23, liberó 168.000 galones de aguas residuales, y está siendo investigada sin heridos.