Cancer causing radioactive element was leaked at the cargo terminal of Lucknow Airport. After which there was panic as soon as the alarm of the security equipment went off. The machine beeped during scanning at the airport's Terminal 3. Cancer medicines were packed in wooden boxes, in which radioactive elements are used. Area up to 1 kilometre has been evacuated.
Security agencies were informed as soon as the alarm was raised after the radioactive material was leaked. Along with this, NDRF and SDRF were also called. The area was evacuated. The matter is under investigation. The space has been freed up by removing the passengers.
Those who came under his influence have been stopped. Radioactive radiation is not visible but is extremely dangerous. The employees present on the spot opened the container which contained anti-cancer medicines.
2 employees unconscious
The container was leaking due to which two workers became unconscious due to the gas released. However, the airport administration has shrugged off the matter of the employees fainting. Three workers have been isolated and the leaking container has been kept safely aside. The case is being investigated.