Disused Mine May Pollute River
There are fears that rising water levels at a disused mine in Cornwall could pollute a river.
The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation at Wheal Jane, an abandoned mine near Baldhu.
Rise in water levels at disused mine slowing
The fire service worked through the night to assist with the pumping of toxic water from a disused mine near Truro.
Pumps are currently at full capacity at Wheal Jane. Levels are still rising, but at a slower rate than yesterday.
There are fears that rising levels could pollute the nearby river and Fal Estuary, a marine special area of conservation, although there has been no pollution so far.
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