Oil Spill in Market Harborough: Cleanup Underway

0:00It's March 23rd. You're listening to Lester News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Cory with the story. The Environment Agency is tackling a serious oil spill and a ditch near homes in Market Harbour. The pollution turned about 400 meters of the stream. Black and was first spotted Friday morning near Simbrow Way off the A6 highway. Residents suspect the oil came from a nearby gully and flowed into the watercourse. Agency teams brought in a tanker Saturday to contain it and block further spread. They planned to return Monday for more cleanup work. Locals are upset about the overpowering stench, calling it nauseating. The area draws lots of dog walkers, making the diesel slick especially troubling. A local county counselor noted it's a major effort to handle. The agency has traced the source and taken oil samples for testing, so far no wildlife damage has shown up and they're keeping a close watch. The locals also stopped the oil from reaching the river Welland. Clean up crews urge everyone

1:01to steer clear while they finish the job. The local district council is pitching in to help get things back to normal.