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Major incident declared after sodium cyanide spill into Walsall canal
CAMPAIGNERS warned today that they will be “watching closely” to see if the government financially commits to protecting the environment following a toxic chemical spill in the West Midlands.
The Environment Agency said it was investigating metal finishing company Anochrome Ltd after a sodium cyanide spill in a canal in Walsall on Monday.
Walsall Council has declared it a major incident and told the public to avoid 12 miles of canals and towpaths in the area.
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