TWO fire crews spent hours trying to stem a large diesel leak in Ellesmere Port.
Firefighters were called by the Environment Agency to Sutton Way in Great Sutton at about 11.15am yesterday ( Monday, April 18).
Approximately 500 litres of diesel was leaking from the drainage system and entering Rivacre Brook.
Crews stemmed the leak using booms and absorbent mats.
The source of the leak was investigated and was found to be a nearby site.
Specialist spill kits were used to soak up the leak prior to flushing out nearby drains. Firefighters then worked alongside the Environment Agency and park rangers to contain the fuel prior to the arrival of a specialist environmental spillage company to decontaminate the watercourse.
Crews were on scene for about eight hours.
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