Members of the public have been urged not to swim in Poole Harbour after fluid from an onshore oil field leaked into it.
Around 200 barrels’ worth of reservoir fluid, including oil, is thought to have leaked into the water from a pipeline under the harbour.The UK Health Security Agency in the South West said: ‘Members of the public should not swim in Poole Harbour or the surrounding area until further notice.‘If eyes have come into contact with the spill, they should be rinsed with water.’: ‘It is estimated that approximately 200 barrels of reservoir fluid has been released into the water column in Poole Harbour.
‘It is of course extremely disappointing to hear of this event, and while there will be a time later for anger and investigation, our focus now must be on ensuring we can mitigate any impacts of this situation.’
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