This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to emergency services.

“As a result of a burst of an underground pipeline with a diameter of 219 mm, a spill of 3,000 cubic meters of oil occurred,” the source said.

It is noted that the valves on the emergency section of the pipeline are closed.

Transportation of petroleum products is carried out along the reserve branch. 

Earlier in Bashkiria there was an oily liquid spill.