Crude oil pipeline bursts near Burnaby, BC (oilspill.mov by Shawn Soucy)

A pipeline running under a highway in Burnaby, B.C. ruptured after a reported roadwork accident, spilling huge amounts of oil.

The oil gushed for a reported 25 minutes before crews were able to staunch the flow.

Officials cancelled an initial evacuation order now that the leak has been contained. However, and there are fears that a major environmental problem may be developing.