UPDATE: Agencies Respond to Diesel Leak in Pocomoke River

UPDATE: Officials with the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company (PCVFC) have provided an update following Tuesday’s diesel leak in the Pocomoke River.

At 3:24 p.m., fire crews and supporting agencies were alerted for a sunken sailboat at the dock along Riverside Drive. The boat had an active fuel leak which required a response by the Worcester County Hazmat team. PCVFC Rescue Boat 1 launched from the Laurel Street Boat Dock and placed floating booms around the boat to contain and absorb any leaking fuel. All units reportedly cleared at 4:40 p.m.

City officials say residents may continue to notice a strong diesel fuel odor due to shifting wind direction.

POCOMOKE CITY, Md. – The City of Pocomoke has alerted citizens to an apparent diesel leak in the Pocomoke River near the dock.

City officials say as of 3:10 p.m., members with the Department of Natural Resources and Hazmat were en route to the scene. The City will reportedly provide an update as more information becomes available.

This article was originally published on Mar. 31 at 3:40 p.m.