Summary
Volunteers in Sussex are clearing thousands of chip bags that washed ashore after shipping containers fell into the sea. Concerns have been raised about the potential impact on wildlife and water quality. The clean-up operation is ongoing, with local councils coordinating efforts to manage the situation.
Key Facts
- Thousands of chip bags washed up on a Sussex beach after shipping containers fell into the sea.
- Volunteers began removing the debris out of concern for wildlife.
- The containers had food and packaging from the cargo vessel Baltic Klipper.
- Concerns include wildlife eating plastic and water pollution from decomposing chips.
- An aircraft surveyed the area, and no new containers were found offshore.
- The Eastbourne Borough Council reported that volunteers largely removed the plastic.
- Several areas along the Sussex coast were affected by the container spill.
- Local councils are working with maritime salvage specialists to handle the situation.
