Toxic chemical spillage – Pleck, Walsall

August 13, 2024

There has been a toxic chemical spillage in Pleck, Walsall.

This spillage, which was discovered yesterday (12 August) has gone directly into a stretch of the canal from Spinks Bridge, Walsall down to Birchills Street Bridge.

There is a potential serious risk to health if you or your pets are exposed (direct physical contact with the water) in the affected stretch of the canal.

Access to the area of the canal in the immediate area is being closed and the affected stretch of the canal has been contained to reduce the harm to wildlife and the wider waterway.

Public are being asked to avoid the canal and its towpaths in the affected area.

Anyone who has been exposed (direct physical contact) along the affected stretch of canal water and is feeling unwell, should seek health advice via 111 or 999 in an emergency.