Walsall council in the UK has reported that toxic chemicals have leaked into a canal.
It is emphasized that we are talking about a substance that contains toxic sodium cyanide and other dangerous components.
On social network X, the city department noted: “At the moment, all water is being tested for the presence of toxic substances.”
Local authorities regard the incident as a major disaster.
Critical situation
Walsall Borough Council also wrote in its post: "We can confirm that the Environment Agency is testing the town's water."
It is also reported that the leak of pesticides initially occurred “from the side of the facility.”
At the moment, it is not clear what kind of object is being discussed.
Employees of authorized services and teams monitor the situation in order to establish all the circumstances of the incident.
