Thousands of litres of kerosene leak into South Wales' River Taff, prompting demands for answers from residents

Summary

Thousands of litres of kerosene from a GE Aerospace site leaked into the River Taff in South Wales, and people nearby were told to keep their windows and doors shut. Oily kerosene slicks were still appearing on the river several days after members of the public spotted the breach. The leak was identified last Friday, after people reported strong chemical odours coming from the river. Natural Resources Wales officers went to the site to find the source, and South Wales fire and rescue service placed absorbent mats and booms to contain as much of the kerosene as possible.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   22 Oct 2026, 17:58 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that residents near the River Taff are demanding answers after thousands of litres of kerosene from a GE Aerospace site got into the Welsh river, with oily slicks still appearing several days later.