Environment Agency combats 'pollution incident'
The Environment Agency has been combating a "pollution incident" in a river which flows through a university city.
Officials said the pollution was reported at Baits Bite Lock on the River Cam in Cambridge on Friday.
A spokesman said "oil-absorbent booms" had been positioned in the river to treat the incident.
He added: “Anyone with information about a pollution incident can call [the agency]."
“We received reports of a pollution incident at Baits Bite Lock on Friday afternoon and officers attended the scene," said the Environment Agency spokesman.
"We have deployed oil-absorbent booms and will continue to monitor the site."
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