Oil pipeline breaks between port

(ANSA) - Genoa, April 18 - An oil leak in Valpolcevera near Genoa on Sunday evening occurred after an underground oil pipeline connected to the Busalla refinery broke, according to a statement by Iplom, which runs the refinery. It added that the incident had occurred during the transfer of crude oil from a ship in Multedo's Petroli port and that emergency measures were immediately enacted. The Iplom facilities in Busalla have been seized and an investigation has been opened. The inquiry will be conducted by the regional environmental protection agency, ARPAL. The cause of the incident and the environmental damage resulting will be assessed.