00:00A section of the Stewart Bridge Canal has been closed after a burst pipe led to sewage entering the water
00:06in the West Midlands.
00:07The incident happened near Wordsley Basin on Tuesday morning, according to 7Trent Water,
00:13which says repair teams were sent to the scene as soon as possible.
00:17Videos shared online locally appear to show discoloured water and foam on the surface.
00:24Campaigner Reverend Paul Cawthorne has raised concerns about the impact on wildlife.
00:297Trent says it is carrying out emergency repairs, advising people to avoid the area while work continues and apologising for
00:38disruption.
00:39The Environment Agency has been approached for further comment and information.
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