This morning we’ve had several friends and readers contact us checking to see if we are alright and if we are anywhere near to the major chemical leak on the Walsall Canal near Pleck. Thankfully we are miles away. Thank you all for your concern.
I hope no boaters find themselves stuck in the area. The amount of dead fish and wild life is just awful.
A few days ago we’d considered going this way, but train links were not so good on the Curley Wurley so we decided against it.
C&RT have closed off the following lock flights and are urging the public to avoid all the towpaths around the canal as contact with the spill poses a serious risk to public health.
- Walsall Lock Flight
- Ryders Green Lock flight
- Rushall Lock Flight
- Perry Barr Lock Flight
How do you get rid of sodium cyanide?
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Crikey, I need to catch up on the blogs! Mick’s daughter lives in Rushall right near the canal but knew nothing about it! Only thanks to you is she now staying well away with the children. Hope all is well! Joa (and 6 little ones right now)
I’m so glad the post has helped at least Mick’s daughter and kids. It’s a major incident.
I’m in love with Huey, but Tilly still says NO!