Posted on 02/24/2009 6:14:22 PM PST by Cindy
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
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“Explosion at Romania nuclear lab”
SNIPPET: “The cause of the blast was not immediately known, but the ministry says it “does not pose any threat to the population” and there was no fire.
It says an investigation is now under way into the accident.
The officer who died was identified by the military officials as Octavian Viorel Mihai.”
“Okay, so, method number 14 worked. Good idea, having each team email their plans *before* trying ‘em...”
Wouldn’t that be “hold my beaker” or “hold my blasting caps?”
NBC is a threat to the U.S. population, when its Bush-deranged anchorpeople's heads explode.
any bloody rectum debris??
This don't sound good!
Lots. But it went where the sun don’t shine.
I get that too, but usually in Rio.
Nice!
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