The Ministry of Defence has admitted a ‘serious nuclear incident’ took place at HM Faslane Royal Navy base – the incident was deemed to be ‘Category A’
A “serious nuclear incident” took place at HM Naval Base Clyde and was deemed a “Category A” case.
The incident happened at Faslane between January 1 and April 22. HMNB Clyde is home to the Royal Navy’s submarines, which includes the Vanguard class that are armed with Trident missiles as well as the nuclear-powered Astue class hunter vessels.
The Ministry of Defence records incidents, inspections as well as regulatory activities. The Nuclear Site Event Reports are then given a grade on a scale from Category A down to D to “below scale” that does not meet any of the categories.
Category A is listed as the most serious, and being one that carried “actual or high potential for radioactive release to the environment.” It is unclear whether radiation was leaked into the environment or if it was a high risk of happening, reports the Helensburgh Advertiser.
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