THOUSANDS of litres of a 'harmful' chemical have spilled into a river and people are being told to 'keep out' of the water.
Around 8000 litres of Nutriox spilled about 1.5 miles up stream of the Emm Brook at Dinton.
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A post on Dinton Pastures Country Park's Facebook page said: "The Environment Agency have reported that there was 8000 litres of Nutriox discharged to ground about 1.5 miles up stream of the Emm Brook at Dinton.
"The chemical source has been identified and discharge ceased."
It continued: "The chemical is dangerous to eyes and harmful if swallowed.
"Advise is to rinse well with fresh water."
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People are being told to "keep out of the Emm Brook until further notice".
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