50 Firefighters deal with Acid leak in Hull

Fifty firefighters have been dealing with a "major'' acid leak from a tank at a dock in Hull.

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said the tank at King George Dock, near to the River Hull, contained 580 tonnes of hydrochloric acid.

Crews say that the the leak is now under control and they have been liaising with the Environment Agency.

They said the leak was not close to residential areas and was at the east end of the dock with waste land to the side of it.

No evacuations had to be made.