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3 months agoUK news
Radioactive gas detected at HMP Dartmoor forces closure of 180 prison cells
Radon gas led to the closure of over 180 cells at HMP Dartmoor, with 194 prisoners transferred out due to safety concerns.
Radon, a radioactive gas, occurs in areas with high granite concentrations, leading to significant health risks like lung cancer. [ more ]