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Fire at Barrow-in-Furness Nuclear Submarine Shipyard Sends Two to Hospital
A significant fire broke out at BAE Systems’ nuclear submarine shipyard in Cumbria, resulting in two individuals being taken to the hospital. Large flames and heavy smoke were emanating from the Barrow-in-Furness…
October 30, 2024 -
Report published on train derailment and hazardous material spill
The illustrated summary complements the NTSB’s comprehensive 201-page final report by using images and diagrams to clarify the causes of the derailment and the NTSB’s safety recommendations for preventing future incidents. While…
October 16, 2024 -
Grenfell Report: Major Findings from the Investigation
The final report from the Grenfell Inquiry highlights how a series of failings within both the government and the private sector turned Grenfell Tower into a deadly hazard. In 2017, a fire…
September 5, 2024 -
UK Major Incident After Cyanide Spill
Authorities declared a major incident on Wednesday after a sodium cyanide spill in a canal in the West Midlands was identified as a significant public health hazard. Following the toxic spill, which…
August 14, 2024 -
Shelter-in-Place Order Issued Following Chemical Incident in South Wales
Residents near a chemical plant were instructed to close their windows and doors after a white mist was observed emanating from the facility at the Dow site in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan.…
June 17, 2024 -
Tata Chemicals Fined Over £1 Million After Contractor’s Fatal Accident at UK Plant
A 37-year-old father of four, employed as a scaffolder by Altrad NSG, tragically lost his life while working at Tata’s Lostock Hall site. On 30 November 2016, during his work, Densmore stepped…
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Mold Facility Incident: Synthite Releases Statement
Emergency services responded to an incident at a chemical plant on Denbigh Road in Mold on Tuesday afternoon, marked by multiple explosions. Nearby residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed…
May 2, 2024 -
Investigation Underway Following Explosion at BAE Systems Factory in South Wales
BAE Systems, the largest defense contractor in the UK and a prominent engineering firm, is conducting an investigation after an explosion occurred at its facility in Glascoed, Monmouthshire, South Wales, on Wednesday…
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Firefighters Cease Operations After Four-Day Blaze at Scottish Battery Recycling Plant
At approximately 10:00 PM local time, a fire erupted at a Scottish battery recycling plant, prompting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to advise nearby residents to remain indoors with windows and…
April 16, 2024
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