Sunday, March 31, 2013

Loud explosion at Arkansas Nuclear One power plant in Russellville injures workers


UPDATE HERE:  http://enenews.com/u-s-nuclear-plant-suffers-significant-industrial-accident-8-injured-1-dead-no-immediate-threat-to-the-public


RUSSELLVILLE, AR-(KTHV) A heavy equipment accident on the industrial side of Arkansas Nuclear One in Russellville this morning leaves several injured.
Just before 8 a.m. this morning, Pope County EMS and Pope County Rescue units responded Arkansas Nuclear One after an accident involving large equipment occurred.
Reports say that three individuals have been transported to the hospital, but authorities could not confirm that with THV 11.  

Many residents living in the area reported hearing a loud boom or crash.
At this time there are no reports of contamination or contamination threats.

THV 11 has a crew in route and will have more as it is available.

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