Oil deposits close 18 beaches along Kent’s Thanet coast
Eighteen beaches in Thanet, including parts of Margate and Ramsgate, are closed after oil deposits were found. The source of the oil has not been identified.
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Eighteen beaches along Kent’s Thanet coastline have been closed after significant deposits of oil were found, with popular stretches at Margate and Ramsgate among those affected.
Thanet District Council said it reported the incident on Wednesday evening and is trying to identify the source of the oil. Officers are inspecting the coastline. The council urged people, particularly dog walkers, to stay away from affected areas and report any oil deposits.
The Environment Agency had been approached for comment. The BBC reported no confirmed source for the oil.
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