IN PICTURES: Oil train derails

A train carrying oil has derailed, spilling oil and damaging tracks.

Mr. Phon Rim, spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, confirmed that at around 11 am on August 16, 2025, a Tela oil train derailed from the northbound railway line, heading from Phnom Penh to Boeung Pring, Battambang province.

The incident occurred at PK274, located in Toul Ta Ek village, Toul Ta Ek commune, Battambang city, Battambang province.

Mr. Phon confirmed that the accident occurred due to a slippery track, causing four trucks to fall, three of which spilled oil, and 70 meters of railway tracks were damaged .

No one was injured in the incident.

Police and authorities immediately arrived at the scene to provide emergency assistance.

Mr. Phon added that Royal Company has sent two excavators, several Tela tankers to pump out the oil, and prepared fire trucks.

Authorities have cordoned off the scene and prohibited residents from accessing the oil spilled on the railway.

Mr. Phon Rim added that the restoration of the temporary and ongoing traffic track will be completed on August 17, 2025.