Tonnes of soil used to contain chemical spill

Video caption, A specialist team will be needed to clear the contaminated area
  • Author, Greig Watson
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, East Midlands

Tonnes of soil have been used to control a chemical spill at a Derbyshire industrial estate.

A leak was reported around a mobile storage tank off Amber Drive in Langley Mill on Wednesday morning.

A multi-agency response saw police, fire, Environment Agency and local councils work to prevent the substance polluting the area.

Officials said the 18 tons of soil would contain the spill while a specialist contractor would be tasked with clearing it up.

Image source, Environment Agency

Image caption, The spill took place on a road near an industrial estate

The chemical is believed to be Cosmonate M-200, used in the manufacture of plastics.

It can be harmful if inhaled and is an irritant to the skin.

A spokesman for the county council said: "The clean up operation is ongoing and the material that was spilled is still there.

"We have put 18 tons of soil on it to soak it up and stop it spreading. We are currently arranging for a specialist contractor to clear it up."

A spokesperson for Amber Valley Borough Council said: "We are undertaking an investigation into this fly-tipping allegation in partnership with other enforcement agencies and we are unable to release any further information at this point as the investigations are ongoing."

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