A serious diesel spill has contaminated the River Wandle, prompting Merton Council to advise the public to avoid the water. Around 4,000 litres of diesel leaked from a Croydon depot, impacting wildlife and the ecosystem along the river from Wallington to Wandsworth. Local species are visibly affected, with reports of oiled birds struggling for survival. Emergency teams, including Thames Water and the London Fire Brigade, are engaged in containment and cleanup efforts. The Environment Agency has initiated an investigation and long-term concerns persist regarding the ecosystem's recovery.
Merton Council has warned the public to avoid the River Wandle after a major diesel spill polluted the chalk stream, impacting local wildlife and water quality.
About 4,000 litres of diesel leaked from a bus depot storage tank in Croydon, leading to contamination from Wallington to Wandsworth.
Emergency teams from the Environment Agency are working to contain the spill as concerns grow regarding the long-term damage to the river’s ecosystem.
Residents reported seeing birds coated in oil and struggling to survive, highlighting the severe impact on local wildlife.
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