A dramatic video showing a tanker-truck crash near Hampton has been verified as genuine, following analysis by CBC News. The incident led to a major petroleum spill that continues to disrupt traffic along Highway 1, with eastbound lanes still closed as cleanup efforts remain ongoing.
The short video, widely shared on social media, captures the moment a transport truck carrying a double-tanker trailer collided with the rear of a dump truck before overturning. The footage shows fuel spilling immediately after the crash. Authorities estimate that around 36,000 litres of petroleum leaked from the tanker, creating a significant environmental hazard in the area.
Officials from the provincial government, including Deputy Environment Minister Charbel Awad, have urged anyone with information about the incident to contact investigators. While Awad had not personally reviewed the video, authorities confirmed its authenticity through detailed analysis, including matching geographic features and vehicle positions with the actual crash site.
Emergency crews have been working for several days to contain the spill and limit environmental damage. Measures include removing contaminated soil and installing protective barriers such as booms and underflow dams in nearby waterways to prevent fuel from spreading into connected streams and rivers, including areas near the Hammond River.
Officials say that while some petroleum entered local waterways, it has been successfully contained and is now being cleaned up. The priority remains preventing further spread and restoring the affected environment as quickly as possible.
The incident has drawn widespread public attention, with the video viewed hundreds of thousands of times online. Despite initial skepticism from viewers questioning whether the footage was real or artificially generated, investigators confirmed that details such as skid marks, terrain, and vehicle placement align precisely with the actual crash scene.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as cleanup operations progress and traffic disruptions remain in place.
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