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24/08/2012
Toxic Diesel Sludge Discovered In County Louth
Containers filled with thousands of litres of toxin diesel sludge have been dumped at the side of a road in County Louth.
Two of the six containers found were leaking sludge across the R132, and a clean up operation is currently under way.
The road is expected to be closed until noon.
(CD)
Two of the six containers found were leaking sludge across the R132, and a clean up operation is currently under way.
The road is expected to be closed until noon.
(CD)
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