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WBAL TV, Baltimore Harbor Trolley suspends services due to fuel leak in Harbor East

The Baltimore Water Taxi announced the suspension of the Harbor Trolley service due to the 5,000-gallon diesel fuel leak in Harbor East.

"We understand that this closure impacts our riders, our dedicated service team, and many local businesses that depend on the Harbor Trolley to bring customers to their doors. However, our top priority is the successful cleanup of the spill, and we will do everything necessary to facilitate that. At this time, we do not know if the closure will extend beyond today (Saturday)," president and CEO of the Baltimore Water Taxi, Mike McDaniel, said in a press release.

McDaniel said the expansion of the containment zone impacts the Downtown Loop, Local Line and Fort Line stops, preventing access for vessels. Fells Point, Harbor East, Inner Harbor, Locust Point, Federal Hill, Lighthouse Point and Fort McHenry stops are all temporarily closed.

In an mail to 11 News on Sunday morning, McDaniel said service remained suspended because of a containment boom in place at the Fells Point dock, where a significant portion of the fleet is located.

Yes, it's best to keep the fuel on the inside of the boats.