Monday, September 12, 2011

BREAKING NEWS: Blast at nuclear power plant in France - Danger of radioactive leaks

From CBC news:

"An explosion at the Marcoule plant in southern France on Monday morning has killed at least one person, according to reports.

The BBC says there is a risk of a radioactive leak after the blast at the plant in the Gard region.

One person was killed and three were injured in the explosion, which followed a fire in a storage site for radioactive waste, said Le Figaro.

Marcoule is a major site involved with the decommissioning of nuclear facilities, and operates a pressurized water reactor used to produce tritium."

Edit: Other news sources are confirming no leakage

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  1. French Report: Radioactivity 10 times normal in Avignon — Cause of “anomalous increase” could be directly linked to explosion at Marcoule (CHART)

    http://enenews.com/french-report-radioactivity-10-times-normal-avignon-anomalous-increase-radioactivity-could-be-directly-linked-explosion-marcoule-chart

    AFP: “Risk of a radioactive leak” after explosion at French MOX plant — No radiation has made it outside “for the time being” says spokesman — Security perimeter set up

    http://enenews.com/afp-risk-of-a-radioactive-leak-after-explosion-at-french-mox-plant-no-radiation-has-made-it-outside-for-the-time-being-says-spokesman-security-perimeter-set-up

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