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Danube sludge disaster 'as big as Gulf of Mexico spill'

Officials in Hungary have said the size of the toxic sludge disaster is almost as big as that of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Fri, 08 Oct, 2010

Police take over Hungary toxic sludge probe

HUNGARY’S top investigative agency opened a criminal probe into the toxic sludge flood yesterday while the European Union and environmental groups warned the disaster could spread down the Danube and have long-term consequences for several nations.

Thu, 07 Oct, 2010

Emergency workes battle to contain Hungarian sludge spill

Emergency workers and construction crews in Hungary were today struggling to clear roads and homes hit by a spill of toxic red sludge.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2010

Toxic red sludge flood an ‘ecological disaster’

HUNGARY declared a state of emergency in three counties yesterday after a flood of toxic red sludge from an alumina plant engulfed several towns and burned people through their clothes. One official called it “an ecological disaster” that may threaten the Danube and other key rivers.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2010

Hungary declares national emergency over toxic sludge

Hungary declared a state of emergency in three counties today after a flood of toxic red sludge from a chemical plant engulfed several towns.

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