Train Hits Van Carrying Nuclear Material In Hungary

  • 12 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
Train Hits Van Carrying Nuclear Material In Hungary
Authorities have gauged no danger of nuclear radiation after a van carrying radioactive material collided with a train near Cegléd Tuesday morning. Two people were seriously injured when the vehicle collided with an InterCity train bound for Szeged between Cegléd and Nyársapát.

The van had driven onto the tracks despite the red light warnings on a barrier.

None of the capsules containing radioactive material were damaged in the collision.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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