"Trinidad and Tobago Declares National Emergency After Mystery Oil Spill"

An overturned vessel has caused a massive oil spill along Trinidad and Tobago’s coastline, prompting the country’s prime minister to declare a “national emergency.” The spill, which occurred off the southern shores of Tobago Island, has blackened approximately 15 kilometers of coastline. Efforts to control the spill involve government agencies and volunteers, but the situation remains uncontained. The origins of the vessel are unknown, and authorities are working to prevent the oil from spreading further. The spill has raised concerns about the impact on public health and the local tourism industry.