Report: Hydraulic fluid accidentally leaked into Seekonk River

OFFICIALS ARE investigating an accidental leak that dispensed hydraulic fluid into the Seekonk River just north of the Washington Bridge, according to WPRI-TV CBS 12. / PBN PHOTO/WILLIAM HAMILTON
OFFICIALS ARE investigating an accidental leak that dispensed hydraulic fluid into the Seekonk River just north of the Washington Bridge, according to WPRI-TV CBS 12. / PBN PHOTO/WILLIAM HAMILTON

PROVIDENCE – Officials are investigating an accidental leak that dispensed hydraulic fluid into the Seekonk River.  WPRI-TV CBS 12 reports the leak occurred near the Washington Bridge demolition site, causing a rainbow-like sheen to shine on the surface of the water early on Thursday afternoon. Oil residue could be seen in the water before it

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