Solomon Islands bay see another fatal spill

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According to Guardian, a second major oil spill occurred in the Solomon Islands bay turning the sea water red; The affected area is the same where Solomon Trader ran aground due to unexpected gale at Kangava Bay, Rennell Island, on 4 February, causing an environmental disaster.

The environmental disruption occurred after 5,000 tonnes of bauxite fell into the sea from a barge on Monday, July 1,  according to Guardian newspaper.

This is the second environmental disaster for the area this year.

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