Vandalism at Lock 10

Note : not an image of Lock 10

Vandalism: how sad

Canal & River Trust Notice posted this evening (30/07/24)

Notice Alert

Shropshire Union Canal
Location: Lock 10 Audlem Lock Flight, Shropshire Union Canal
Starts At: Lock 10 Audlem
Ends At: Lock 10 Audlem
Up Stream Winding Hole: Moss Hall Winding Hole SU-054-007
Down Stream Winding Hole: Adderley Wharf Winding Hole SU-061-014
Tuesday 30 July 2024 22:00 until further notice
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: Vandalism

Original message:
We've had a serious incident this evening where Lock 10 Audlem flight is currently out of action due to what looks like vandalism of the tail gates. The shear pins at the top of the gates have been removed and when the lock was in use being emptied, the gates have dropped and are now inoperable, with the boat stuck in situ in the lock.

Our team could not do any remedial works to resolve this due to the lifting equipment needed.
A further update will be posted at 10:30 am on 31/07/2024 once fully accessed with a plan on restoring operation.
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