Fukushima nuclear plant reports radioactive water leak

Published February 8, 2024 3:55pm ET



The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan had a highly radioactive water leak on Thursday, but no damages or injuries were reported.

The leak was found during a valve check at a treatment machine used to extract cesium and strontium from contaminated water on Wednesday morning, according to the Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, which is now inactive until further maintenance.

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