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Pickering Unit 2A Incident in December 1994 - Received limited press but should be included in radiation accidents and incidents

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On December 10, 1994 there was a loss of coolant accident. It is said to be the most serious accident in Canadian history (June 2001) by The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources. The Emergency Core Cooling System was used to prevent a meltdown. (1) (2)

(1) "Pickering A Shutdown and Rehabilitation: A Brief History" page 4 (or page 11 of 51)  THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

CANADA'S NUCLEAR REACTORS: HOW MUCH SAFETY IS ENOUGH? INTERIM REPORT June 2001

(2) "Nuclear Jitters - A Radioactive Spill Shuts Down A Reactor" McLean's Magazine December 26, 1994

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Nuclear and radiation accident 42.111.96.14 (talk) 15:59, 13 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]