San Gabriel Avenue closed following diesel spillage

Motorists are urged to steer clear of San Gabriel Avenue after a large diesel spill created hazardous driving conditions.

January 9, 2026

Nikhil Gopichand 1 minute read

A truck. On the road behind it, diesel spillage. — The large diesel spillage has caused a hazard along the road. Photo: Supplied

A LARGE spillage of diesel along San Gabriel Avenue, Illovo Glen has caused the road to be closed for emergency services to clear the area of the hazard.

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Motorists are advised to use alternate routes to get to their destination until further notice.

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January 9, 2026

Nikhil Gopichand 1 minute read

Nikhil Gopichand

With just over three years in community journalism, he is relatively new to the scene. He has a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in English Literature and Psychology. With the South Coast Sun, he focuses on a wide berth of beats, covering human-interest, sports and hard news stories. He has a particular affinity for photography, and a deep love for learning about people and the community.