Explosion, smoke at Indian Point nuclear plant north of NYC

Explosion, smoke at Indian Point nuclear plant north of NYC

Published time: May 09, 2015 23:14
Edited time: May 10, 2015 00:03

http://cdn.rt.com/files/news/3e/cc/90/00/17.si.jpgThe Indian Point nuclear power plant in Buchanan, New York, is seen from across the Hudson River.(Reuters / Mike Segar)
Reports of loud blast at the Indian Point nuclear plant, 38 miles (61 km) north of New York, emerged following a transformer failure, and smoke could be seen rising from the facility. The authorities assure the emergency caused no threat to public safety.

Unit 3 of the nuclear plant, which is located on the east bank of the Hudson River, was automatically shut down following Saturday’s accident, the plant’s operator Entergy Corp has said.

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