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Explosion at Romania nuclear lab
A blast occurred Monday at the Bucharest Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence and Ecology Research Center of the Romanian Ministry of Defense, killing one officer who was working there, the ministry said.Major engineer Octavian – Viorel Mihai received first aid from the unit’s doctor and was immediately taken to the nearest hospital, to receive specialized medical attention, but he passed away.The officer was 37 years old and was working at the center since 2004. Part of his job involved working with powders and explosives.
Another two slightly injured in NBC Research Center explosion
A woman who was injured in the explosion occurred on Monday at the Bucharest Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence and Ecology Research Center was taken to the Ophthalmology Emergencies Hospital. The institution's director, MD Monica Pop, told Agerpres that the patient who sustained a small wound and had foreign bodies in the eyes is in no danger of losing her sight. Another person affected by the explosion was admitted to the Bagdasar Hospital with hearing problems.
Defence Ministry officials: NBC Research Centre explosion, no threat to population
The explosion occurred at the Bucharest Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence and Ecology Research Center poses no threat to the population, said officials of the National Defence Ministry (MapN). 'The Bucharest NBC Defence and Ecology Research Center specialises in defence against nuclear, bacteriological and chemical attacks, but does not handle chemical or bacteriological material that would justify a hazardous material scare. The Center is authorized to also perform research on explosives and unfortunately this is where the accident occurred,' MApN spokesman Maj. Costi Spanu told Agerpres. He added that the officer killed in the explosion was a highly experienced professional, but was standing very close to the center of the blast. The Military Techniques and Technologies Research Agency which has the NBC Defence Research Center under its authority has never before experienced such incidents, said the National Defence Ministry. A commission headed by the institution's Chief of Staff investigates the circumstances of the event.