18 beaches in the UK closed due to oil spill pollution from an unknown source.

According to British media reports on the 12th, 18 beaches in Kent were closed due to an oil spill of unknown origin. Authorities said the pollution cleanup is expected to take several days and are investigating the source of the pollutant. According to BBC reports, people found "large amounts of oil deposits" on multiple beaches on the Isle of Thanet, including popular tourist beaches in Margate and Broadstairs. The Thanet District Council reported the incident on the evening of the 11th.