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Canal Emptied by Vandals, Stranding Boat
25 May
Summary
- Vandals are blamed for emptying a section of the canal.
- A narrowboat was left grounded and subsequently capsized.
- The incident forced the closure of a large canal section.
A section of the Stourbridge Canal in the West Midlands experienced a significant emptying, attributed to vandalism. The incident, which is believed to have occurred on Sunday night, led to a narrowboat becoming grounded and capsizing within the waterway.
This act of vandalism has necessitated the closure of a large portion of the canal. The affected area spans between Stourton Lock four and Stourton Lock 16, near Stourbridge. As of Monday evening, the narrowboat remained stranded.
The Canal and River Trust confirmed that water cannot be reintroduced into the canal until the capsized vessel is safely recovered. The situation highlights the disruptive impact of such malicious acts on vital waterways and canal users.
