Mar 12 • 16:16 UTC 🇨🇦 Canada Global News

Fines could reach $1M in Trans-Canada Highway chemical spill in New Brunswick

The New Brunswick government is considering fines of up to $1 million against a Fredericton company for spilling toxic chemicals on the Trans-Canada Highway.

The New Brunswick government has announced that a Fredericton-based company, XL Plating and Machining, could face fines as high as $1 million due to a significant chemical spill on the Trans-Canada Highway. The incident, which occurred on March 4, involved the spillage of 900 litres of toxic chemicals along a 14-kilometre stretch of highway south of Fredericton, causing concern among local residents and environment officials. As of now, the company has not responded to media inquiries regarding the incident.

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