Major incident declared at harbour following oil spill into water
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA major incident has been declared at a harbour following an oil spill. Oil has leaked from the Wytch Farm oil field, in Dorset, into water and the surrounding area.
The spill has led to a major incident being declared at Poole Harbour today (March 26). Poole Harbour Commissioners says an estimated 200 barrels of reservoir fluid has leaked into the harbour.
Dorset Police has urged people not to swim in the harbour or any nearby water 'until further notice'. Coun Philip Broadhead, leader of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, says the leak has been 'contained' but work will be taking place to assess any implications from the incident. READ MORE: Tributes paid to 'beautiful soul' at centre of shooting murder probe In a post shared on Twitter, he said: "I am writing to advise of an emerging situation in our area.
The Wytch Farm oil field in the Purbecks has been operating since 1979 and is one of the largest onshore oil fields in Europe. "We have today been advised by the operators that there has been a leak from the facility.
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