Gas Leak from Truck Prompts Major Emergency Response in Northern Italian Town

A significant security perimeter has been established around Via Curiel in Casalpusterlengo, near Lodi, after a truck carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) began leaking. The regional NBCR (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, Radiological) unit from Milan is en route to address the potential chemical hazards. Local police are on the scene managing the situation. Firefighters are facing a delicate operation due to the substantial risks involved. The primary dangers include the potential for fire or explosion, given LNG’s high flammability. Additionally, the substance poses a severe cryogenic hazard; with a temperature of -162 degrees Celsius, contact with the liquid can cause extreme cold burns on the skin.