Chemical Leak at Byron Nuclear Plant Accident in Illinois: Eight Workers Treated, No Public Health Risk
Eight workers at the Byron Nuclear Generating Station were transported to nearby hospitals on March 10 after a small chemical leak, according to Constellation Energy. The incident occurred when a “common non-radiological chemical” escaped from a holding tank in the turbine building, company officials said. Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle confirmed that multiple ambulances responded, … Read more