Fatberg as big as double-decker bus removed ‘by hand’ from London sewer

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} A “disgusting” 40-tonne fatberg the size of a double-decker bus has been cleared from a London sewer after engineers pulled part of it out by hand. “This was a massive and disgusting blockage that took a great deal of effort and teamwork to clear and get the sewer working well again,” said Matt Rimmer, Thames Water’s head of waste networks. “I’m happy that our team was able to get down and work hard to quickly to clear the fatberg before it could cause problems for our customers and the environment.” The mixture of fat, grease, nappies and wet wipes weighed 40 tonnes - the same as three London buses He urged the public to make sure they only flushed urine, faeces and toilet paper to prevent the development of further monstrosities.