Cyanide Spill in West Midlands Canal: Over 90kg of Dead Fish Removed, Aquatic Ecosystem Fears

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A major incident was declared in Walsall after a sodium cyanide leak from a metal finishing company, Anochrome. Over 90kg of dead fish have been removed, and experts fear the spill could have devastated the aquatic ecosystem. The Canal & River Trust is raising £10,000 for the cleanup. Temporary dams have been installed, and chemical testing continues. Authorities urge the public to avoid direct contact with canal water along the affected stretch. The Environment Agency is investigating Anochrome, describing the level of pollution as 'unacceptable'.

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