A serious nuclear incident classified as Category A occurred at HM Naval Base Clyde, Scotland, between January 1 and April 22, 2025. This classification indicates a high potential for radioactive release into the environment. An investigation by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency revealed the Royal Navy's failure to maintain 1,500 water pipes at Faslane. Keith Brown MSP raised alarm over contamination in Loch Long and criticized the government's lack of transparency regarding the incident and its implications. The Ministry of Defence maintained that there was no risk to the public or environmental impact from the incidents reported.
The nuclear incident at HM Naval Base Clyde, categorized as Category A, involves actual or high potential for radioactive release to the environment.
Keith Brown MSP highlighted concerns over poor maintenance at Faslane, indicating a direct threat to the environment, communities, and safety due to serious incidents.
A Ministry of Defence spokesperson asserted that incidents posed no risk to the public and did not result in any radiological impact to the environment.
Brown emphasized the need for Scottish independence to eliminate Trident and clean up its legacy to prevent reckless nuclear policies.
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