Investigations continue into possible oil spill on coast between Seaham and Hartlepool

Local coastguard crews were called following reports of an oil spill on a stretch the North East coast.
The Hartlepool Coastguard Rescue Team confirmed it was called to a possible oil spill. Picture: Hartlepool Coastguard Rescue Team.The Hartlepool Coastguard Rescue Team confirmed it was called to a possible oil spill. Picture: Hartlepool Coastguard Rescue Team.
The Hartlepool Coastguard Rescue Team confirmed it was called to a possible oil spill. Picture: Hartlepool Coastguard Rescue Team.

Hartlepool Coastguard Rescue Team confirmed on Facebook it was called on Sunday, August 25 at 7.40am to assist with a suspected incident.

Work is continuing on Monday, August 26.

It said: “Paged by Humber Coastguard to investigate possible oil spillage between Hartlepool & Seaham approximately a mile of shore.

Investigations are still being carried out to identify if anything is there.”