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Tunnel at plutonium finishing plant collapses in Hanford [View all]
Source: KING 5 News Seattle
Hundreds of workers were in "take cover" position after a tunnel in a plutonium finishing plant collapsed at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation early Tuesday morning.
The tunnel was full of highly contaminated materials such as hot radioactive trains that transport fuel rods.
A source said that crews doing road work nearby may have created enough vibration to cause the collapse.
A manager sent a message to all personnel telling them to "secure ventilation in your building" and "refrain from eating or drinking."
Read more: http://www.king5.com/news/local/hanford/breaking-tunnel-at-plutonium-finishing-plant-collapses-in-hanford/438116235
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