Dangerous fly tipping seen on level crossing near Polegate

Wealden District Council is trying to track down who was responsible for the fly-tipping, which could have caused a ‘dangerous incident’ according to a spokesperson.

The spokesperson added, “Wealden’s Street Scene Team are investigating potentially the most dangerous fly tip they have encountered which is believed to have happened early on Sunday evening (January 31).

Construction waste appeared either side and across the level crossing at Thornwell Road, Wilmington.

“Do you recognise any of the rubbish that was cleared to the side by Network Rail staff to make the crossing safe?

“If it’s your rubbish please be assured that this time we are only interested in the person that removed it as they could so easily have caused a major incident. They need to be stopped.”

Councillor Roy Galley, cabinet member with responsibility for Street Scene at Wealden District Council, said, “We are grateful to everyone who has responded to our appeal for information about this very dangerous environmental incident that occurred on January 31 at Thornwell Road level crossing.

“Our investigation continues. All fly tipping is a criminal offence, but this one could have resulted in a serious accident.”

Anyone with information relating to this or any other fly tipping incident can contact the Street Scene Team on 01892 602735 or [email protected].