Diesel spillage as barge sinks on lake in Mol

Diesel has spilled into the Kanaalplas, a lake near to the Zilvermeer, a beauty spot at Mol in Antwerp Province. The Mayor of Mol Wim Caeyers (Christian democrat) told VRT News that it is still unclear how much damage has been done to the environment. However, “It is always serious when oil spills into the water”. The is a stench of diesel in the area around the spill.

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