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Hanford tunnel breach confirmed in emergency at nuclear reservation – Tri-City Herald

Tri-City HeraldHanford tunnel breach confirmed in emergency at nuclear reservationTri-City HeraldAbout 3,000 workers in central Hanford initially were told to take shelter indoors, including about 1,000 workers at the vitrification plant construction site. Ventilation systems at the vit plant were turned off as part of the emergency procedure and ...Hanford declares 'alert emergency,' evacuates workers because of problems with contaminated tunnelsSeattle TimesA tunnel full of radioactive waste may Read more [...]