An environmental disaster occurred in Mitcham and Morden due to diesel spilling from a bus garage, contaminating the River Wandle and affecting local wildlife. The MP for the area, McDonagh, confirmed engagement with the Environment Agency to address the situation. The incident caused significant harm, with reports of birds struggling to clean themselves. Immediate containment efforts include deploying absorbent materials in the river, while long-term ecological impacts remain uncertain. McDonagh stated the need for accountability and urged the community to avoid the affected areas, highlighting past pollution issues in the river.
I am deeply concerned by reports of wildlife being coated in oil as a result of the leak, particularly in Watermeads Nature Reserve.
We need to get to the bottom of who is responsible for this spill and hold them accountable, but right now the focus must be on limiting the environmental damage.
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