The fuel leak that led to the deaths of fish in the River Taff has been halted, officials and the company involved have said.
GE Aerospace previously confirmed that fuel entered the river while repair work was taking place nearby. The company acknowledged the contamination after reports that wildlife in the waterway had been harmed.
Details on the volume of fuel released, the precise cause of the leak and the full extent of environmental damage have not been disclosed in the company’s initial confirmation. It also has not been publicly stated what immediate containment or cleanup measures were implemented following detection of the contamination.
The incident adds to concerns about industrial impacts on freshwater ecosystems. Further information may be provided as investigations and any remediation efforts proceed and as regulators review the circumstances surrounding the release.