Canal collapse – help sought

A section of the Shropshire Union Canal which leads to an aqueduct over the river near Nantwich Road in Middlewich collapsed last week, causing water to drain into the River Wheelock and leaving up to 20 boats stranded.

The canal and towpath have been closed for repair work and to allow the cause of the breach to be investigated.

The Canal and River Trust said it would offer help to the owners of the boats and is seeking help from the public to raise funds to repair the collapse and help wildlife in and around the area.

Donations to the trust can be made in a number of ways:

Online at the CRT JustGiving page

By text: send LEAK515 to 70070 to give £5 (you'll be charged £5 + one message at your standard network rate)

By post: FREEPOST RSXX-XSGE-KKUE, FAO: Shropshire Union Appeal, Canal & River Trust, Station House, 500 Elder Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 1BB

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