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Radioactive Material Leak on Swiss Airlines Flight

No contamination detected after emergency response at Barcelona airport.

  • A suitcase containing low-intensity radioactive material leaked on a Swiss Airlines flight between Barcelona and Zurich, causing concern.
  • Officials declared the area safe after radiological experts checked the plane, and no radioactive contamination was detected.
  • Five employees and some passengers were held in isolation at a medical center as a precaution, though all were discharged following negative test results.
  • The incident led to the activation of emergency alert systems, but the airport continued to operate normally with other flights not affected.
  • Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the leak and assess any potential risks.
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