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The accident resulted in over 3,500 barrels of oil being spilled.
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The Keystone oil pipeline was shut down on April 8 after a leak was detected. Read the articles below to learn about the leak and cleanup efforts.

1. Keystone Pipeline Shut Down After Oil Leak in Rural North Dakota

Jack Dura and Sarah Raza of PBS News discuss the sudden shutdown of the Keystone Pipeline

The Keystone oil pipeline was shut down Tuesday morning after it ruptured in North Dakota, halting the flow of thousands of gallons of crude oil from Canada to refineries in the U.S. Read more.

2Cleanup Efforts Underway After Keystone Pipeline Spills Estimated 3,500 Barrels of Crude Oil

Kerry Breen of CBS News provides an update on cleanup efforts taking place in North Dakota.


More than 200 people have been deployed to the site for oil recovery and remediation, South Bow said. A damaged section of the pipeline remains isolated. Officials previously said that a small stream near the area was not affected but has also been isolated. Read more.

3. Keystone Pipeline Restarted After Oil Spill Near North Dakota Community

Thao Nguyen of USA Today highlights the restarting of the pipeline as well as potential measures to prevent further accidents.

The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced on April 14 that South Bow restarted the pipeline at a reduced pressure. Earlier in the day, the company monitored inclement weather conditions before proceeding with the planned controlled restart. Read more.

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