WORKERS are carrying out emergency repair work to a damaged sewer pipe at a popular seaside car park. 

Emergency repair work is underway on the pipe that is spilling onto the beach and into the North Sea at Saltburn.

The pipe was damaged by a third party working in the Cat Nab Car Park, next to Skelton Beck.

It is believed sewage is being pumped into Saltburn Gill, Skelton Beck and the North sea as a result of a pipe being damaged during flood prevention work on the edge of the car park. 

Read more: People told to avoid part of Saltburn beach

Northumbrian Water said: “To protect homes from sewer flooding, we are unable to stop the flow through the pipe while the repair is carried out.

“We want to assure all customers in the area that every effort is being taken to complete this repair as quickly as possible.”

The Northern Echo: Northumbrian Water is working to fix the issues “as soon as possible” and the area affected has been cordoned off by Redcar and Cleveland Council. All Pictures SARAH CALDECOTTNorthumbrian Water is working to fix the issues “as soon as possible” and the area affected has been cordoned off by Redcar and Cleveland Council. All Pictures SARAH CALDECOTT

The Northern Echo: The incident was first reported on Wednesday evening. The incident was first reported on Wednesday evening.

The Northern Echo: It is believed sewage is being pumped into Saltburn Gill, Skelton Beck and the North Sea.It is believed sewage is being pumped into Saltburn Gill, Skelton Beck and the North Sea.

The Northern Echo: Tankers will be running continuously to try to reduce the volume of the spill.Tankers will be running continuously to try to reduce the volume of the spill.

The Northern Echo: "Every effort is being taken to complete this repair as quickly as possible,” Northumbrian Water said."Every effort is being taken to complete this repair as quickly as possible,” Northumbrian Water said.

The Northern Echo: People have been urged to avoid the nearby area, including the sea. People have been urged to avoid the nearby area, including the sea.

The Northern Echo: But this didn't stop one surfer this morning at Saltburn beach. But this didn't stop one surfer this morning at Saltburn beach.

 

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