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Singapore Beaches Closed as Oil Spill Clean-Up Continues

Authorities deploy extensive resources to contain and recover oil after dredger collision causes spill at Pasir Panjang Terminal.

  • Beaches at St John's, Lazarus, and Kusu islands are closed until further notice.
  • Oil slicks have affected Sentosa and East Coast Park, with clean-up efforts ongoing.
  • MPA is working with the insurer to handle third-party claims from affected parties.
  • Over 250 personnel and nearly 3,100 meters of containment booms are deployed in the clean-up.
  • Public is advised to avoid affected areas as clean-up operations proceed.
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