A major incident has been declared at a harbour following an oil spill. Oil has leaked from the Wytch Farm oil field, in Dorset, into water and the surrounding area.
The spill has led to a major incident being declared at Poole Harbour today (March 26). Poole Harbour Commissioners says an estimated 200 barrels of reservoir fluid has leaked into the harbour.
Dorset Police has urged people not to swim in the harbour or any nearby water 'until further notice'. Coun Philip Broadhead, leader of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, says the leak has been 'contained' but work will be taking place to assess any implications from the incident.
