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The Guardian: Explosion at Flamanville nuclear plant in northern France

Published Feb. 9, 2017 at 4:00 pm

A photo taken on February 9, 2017 shows nuclear reactor number 1 ("Flamanville 1") of the Flamanville nuclear plant after an explosion at the plant in Flamanville, northwestern France.An explosion at the nuclear power plant on France's northwest coast caused minor injuries on February 9, but the authorities said there was no risk of radiation. The blast took place in the engine room at the Flamanville plant, which lies 25 kilometres (15 miles) west of the port of Cherbourg and just across from the Channel Islands.

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An explosion has occurred at EDF’s Flamanville nuclear plant in northern France, causing minor injuries but no risk of contamination, authorities have said.

The blast happened in the engine room at the plant, which is 15 miles west of the port of Cherbourg.