
Hazmat called to pesticide spill at creek
AN INVESTIGATION is under way into reports that a quantity of pesticide has been spilled into a Northern Rivers creek.
A spokeswoman from NSW Fire & Rescue confirmed there was a Hazmat incident on Kings Rd at Eureka.
"We received the call at 12.50pm," she said.
"It is understood that pesticide has been spilled into a creek.
"We were called by the EPA (NSW Environment Protection Authority) and police are also on the scene."
More to come.