oil spill

DARTMOUTH—An oil spilled occurred late this morning in Padanaram Harbor. A Petro Oil truck making a delivery sprung a leak on the western, Gulf Road side of the Padanaram Bridge, in a construction zone. Dartmouth District One fire officials say a small amount of oil seeped into Padanaram Harbor, but the spill has been contained...

Fairhaven Fire Crews responded to a Friday morning oil spill in the harbor.

Crews are working to clean up what is being called a "significant" fuel spill in the harbor near Pier 3 in New Bedford.   The diesel fuel spill was first spotted at about 7:30 this morning, and had already spread to the north and south of the bridge.