A major incident was declared as 200 barrels of oil and reservoir fluid spilled into Poole Harbour in Dorset.
PHC said: "It is estimated that approximately 200 barrels of reservoir fluid has been released into the water column in Poole Harbour.
"Anyone who has come into contact with the spill should wash immediately with soap and water. If eyes have come into contact with the spill, they should be rinsed with water."He said: "Any spill is an extremely serious matter and a full investigation will be launched to ascertain what happened in Poole Harbour.
"It is important to stress that the situation is under control, with the discharge of fluids having been stopped and the spill is being contained." Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole council leader Philip Broadhead confirmed that a major incident had been declared this evening. He added in a Twitter statement: "All partner agencies are working closely together to ensure all measures needed are being enacted."
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