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White foam appears on River Irwell in Salford Mystery as white foam covers River Irwell in Salford
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An investigation has begun into what caused a white foam to appear on the River Irwell in Greater Manchester. A city centre river has been covered in a mystery white foam overnight.
Many people have shared photographs on social media of the unknown substance covering the river between Salford and Manchester city centre. A large stretch of the River Irwell between Salford and Manchester is blanketed in the unknown substance.
It is unclear what the material is and what caused it but the Environment Agency said its officers were on site investigating the incident. Residents suggested it looked like "leaking bubble bath" and expressed concerns for wildlife on the river.
The BBC has contacted the Environment Agency for a comment. Environment Agency officers are on site investigating and Salford City Council said it would "advise residents accordingly".
Salford City Council has asked the Environment Agency to keep them informed of any developments and "will advise residents accordingly," a spokesman said.