Update issued on Tyneside nurdle spill with 'different approach' to be taken over clean-up operation

11-09-2026 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk

Update issued on Tyneside nurdle spill with 'different approach' to be taken over clean-up operation

The operation continues following the Port of Tyne nurdle incident when the Wind Orca struck the berthed BG Orang

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