Magdeburg (dpa/sa) - A motor ship has obviously contaminated the water in the canal port in Magdeburg. According to the water police, a thick black dirt covering an area of about 3,000 square meters and obviously containing mineral oil had formed at the berth of the ship that was unloading its cargo. Hafen GmbH and Magdeburg's professional fire brigade deployed oil barriers and removed the pollution from the water surface. Officials of a radio patrol car noticed the rainbow-colored discoloration of the water behind the goods motor ship on Wednesday morning.
In order to find the exact exit point, an expert surveyor was consulted. According to the information, it is certain that a motor tanker caused the pollution. Further details have yet to be determined. According to the police, samples of the contamination are evaluated by the State Criminal Police Office. Only then could reliable statements be made about their composition.
