Hazmat crews deployed after huge wheat silos collapse
Emergency crews remain at the scene of a major wheat silo collapse in New South Wales today as clean-up efforts continue.
Thousands of tonnes of grain were spilled overnight when the large silo caved in at Manildra's factory at Bomaderry on the state's South Coast.
Fire and Rescue NSW dispatched crews from Nowra, Moruya, Berry and Shellharbour to help make the area safe.
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Thousands of tonnes of grain were spilled when two large silos caved in at Manildra's factory at Bomaderry in NSW. Fire and Rescue NSW
Specialist HAZMAT crews were deployed into the nearby Shoalhaven River by boat to assess any clean-up required.
Firefighters will remain on site today helping and advising Manildra management and the Environment Protection Agency (EPA).
This is a developing story.
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