Oil spill closes roads between Skála and Syðrugøta

Friday 4th September 2026 on 14:30 in Faroe Islands

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Police have closed roads from Skála to Skálafjørður, through Skipaneskrossur and onward to Syðrugøta after oil spilled onto the road, KVF reported.

The roads are extremely slippery, making driving dangerous. It is not yet clear how long the closures will remain in place.

Source 
(via KVF)