An accident which resulted in “large deposits of animal waste” occurred on a street in Co. Roscommon yesterday, Wednesday, June 19.
Discovered in Frenchpark, in the north of the county, locals alerted the relevant authorities to the waste, requesting that a “hazardous material” cleaning team be sent out.
Warning road-users on social media, a community group Twitter page stated: “Caution: Accident in Frenchpark resulting in large deposits of animal waste on street.
*CAUTION* Accident in Frenchpark resulting in large deposits of Animal waste on street. @roscommoncoco please send a ‘HAZMAT’ cleaning team ASAP ?? @RoscommonFire pic.twitter.com/azK8qDTeUS
— Frenchpark, Co.Roscommon (@FRoscommon) June 19, 2019
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“Roscommon County Council please send a ‘HAZMAT’ cleaning team ASAP [as soon as possible].”
Speaking to AgriLand, a spokesperson for Roscommon County Council confirmed that the council is aware of the incident.
It is believed that a lorry carrying animal waste braked suddenly at a road junction to avoid collision with an oncoming car.
The company which owns the lorry in question cleaned up the mess upon learning of it; it is understood that no environmental issues arose from the incident and normal business has resumed in the area.