Finland: Radiation Leak in Nuclear Reactor

The company TVO announced a leak of 100 cubic meters of radioactive cooling water in the OL3 nuclear reactor, the strongest in Europe, raising concerns about nuclear safety.


Finland: Radiation Leak in Nuclear Reactor

The Swedish company TVO, operating the OL3 reactor in Finland, the most powerful in Europe, announced a release of 100 cubic meters of radioactive liquid. This incident occurred as a result of a malfunction in the cooling system, which led to a leak of radioactive liquid. The problem was detected, and the company's specialists immediately took measures for its elimination. The TVO representative noted that there is no information about the radioactive substance exceeding the boundaries of the reactor building or posing a threat to the surrounding environment. Fortunately, as a result of the incident, no one was harmed. Experts are currently investigating the incident and will take all necessary measures to prevent similar situations in the future.