environment
January 18, 2026
Zamenik gradonačelnika Užica napao aktiviste zbog izlivanja otrovnog taloga na deponiji Duboko, inspektori pobegli
Na deponiji „Duboko“ kod Užica juče je došlo do ispuštanja izuzetno otrovnog koncentrovanog taloga u sliv reke Lužnice. Vest o tome prvo su objavili ekološki aktivisti koji su se pojavili ispred ulaza u deponiju, ali umesto odgovora šta se dogodilo, kako tvrde, fizički ih je napao zamenik gradonačelnika Užica Rajko Radosavljević.
TL;DR
- A significant spill of toxic concentrated sludge occurred at the "Duboko" landfill, polluting the Lužnica river and its tributaries.
- Environmental activists reported witnessing black, frothy water in the affected stream.
- Activists claim the sludge was intentionally released, while the Ministry attributes it to a malfunction in a collection shaft.
- Deputy Mayor of Užice, Rajko Radosavljević, allegedly physically assaulted activists who were protesting at the landfill entrance, causing injuries.
- Authorities, including environmental and water inspectors, are investigating the incident.
- The Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Užice has been notified and will engage the Institute of Public Health for water sampling.
- Previous warnings from the "Da ne dišemo Duboko" association highlighted the risk of ecological catastrophe due to improper storage of hazardous waste.
- The landfill had previously been ordered to repair damaged lagoons and treatment facilities.
- A fire at the landfill in 2024 had already damaged lagoons, raising concerns about contaminated water entering the Turski stream.
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