Oil 'spills into water' after fuel leak at harbour

Teams from Moray Council began a clean up at Buckie Harbour on Monday.

Oil ‘spills into water’ after fuel leak at Buckie harbour as roads closedJasperImage

Oil has spilled into the water at a harbour in Moray with a road forced to closed.

Teams from Moray Council began a clean up at Buckie Harbour on Monday after a fuel spill at the site on Sunday evening.

Local councillor Sonya Warren said roads leading into the harbour were closed while cleaning works are ongoing.

She said some of the oil managed to go in the water.

Cllr Warren posted on Facebook: “There has been a fuel spill at Buckie Harbour.

“The road is temporarily closed. Council teams are currently working hard to clean everything up.

“A small amount has gone in the water, this is also being dealt with appropriately.

“The gritter is working along the road and has dealt with most of the slippery bits, however cleaning work is ongoing.”

The councillor said it was hoped the clean up would be completed on Monday morning.

Moray Council has been contacted for comment.

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