CAIRO – 16 July 2020: Excavation works were revealed at the leak point, which caused a huge explosion on Cairo-Ismailia Road this week, according to investigations by the Public Prosecution. The explosion of the Shuqair-Mostorod pipeline caused damages to a maintenance center for vehicles on the road, and burned 37 cars and three motorcycles. During investigations, the prosecution questioned a contractor who confirmed that no maintenance work was done on the line recently. Maintenance and repair works started at the petroleum pipeline. The crude oil leak spread on the road in a thin layer with a thickness of 3-4 cm.

Source: Egypt Today July 16, 2020 13:41 UTC