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Diesel leak after dredger sinks Diesel leak after dredger sinks
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A major operation is under way at a Lancashire harbour after a dredger sank, leaking diesel into the water. An operation is under way at a Lancashire harbour after a dredger sank, leaking diesel into the water.
The 34m (111ft) vessel was moored at the north Quay at Heysham, but started to take on water in the early hours and sank a few hours later.The 34m (111ft) vessel was moored at the north Quay at Heysham, but started to take on water in the early hours and sank a few hours later.
A quantity of diesel has leaked into the water although the scale of the leak is not yet clear. A quantity of diesel has leaked into the water although it is thought to be only a small amount.
Three fire appliances are at the scene along with police and representatives from the Environment Agency. Fire crews are at the scene along with police and representatives from the Environment Agency.
It is thought that the dredger may have been damaged when it sailed into the harbour on Saturday. It is believed that the dredger may have been damaged when it sailed into the harbour on Saturday.
Its crew realised it was listing when they returned to it on Sunday.Its crew realised it was listing when they returned to it on Sunday.