Closed Sheffield pub issues message to customers after toxic chemical spill in car park

The Royal Oak on High Street, Mosborough, is cordoned off while investigations are under way into a chemical spillage on the pub car park last month.

It is suspected that toxic waste was illegally dumped there.

Chemicals have seeped into the ground and contaminated the house and land next door, leaving a family-of-four homeless while investigations are carried out and until a clean-up solution can be found.

Sheffield Council’s environmental health department is leading the probe into the spillage.

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The Environment Agency is also involved.

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A spokesperson for Ei Publican Partnerships, which owns the Royal Oak, said: “Following the illegal fly-tipping of liquid chemicals in the car park of the Royal Oak, we are continuing to support our publican whilst also working with the relevant authorities to assess the extent of the damage.

“Containing an incident that has potential safety implications to the public is of the upmost importance which is why the pub will remain closed and the surrounding area cordoned off until further notice.”

MP Clive Betts said his office was informed of the spillage at the time and reported it to the authorities.

“When we were told about this we reported it to the Environment Agency, police and environmental services at Sheffield Council,” he said.

“I want a through investigation into this and those responsible prosecuted.

“I am concerned about people pouring toxic material away – it is totally and utterly unacceptable and the police are investigating.”

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