Serious Nuclear Incident at Clyde Naval Base in Scotland

According to the Ministry of Defence, the serious nuclear incident took place earlier this calendar year at the Clyde Naval Base, home to the “Trident” nuclear deterrent force.

The Telegraph reported that the incident has been classified as “Category A,” which signifies a “high likelihood of radioactive material being released into the environment.”

Details of the incident were disclosed following a request by a member of the Scottish Parliament. However, the Ministry of Defence has not provided any specifics regarding the nature of the incident or whether radioactive leakage actually occurred.

According to the Telegraph, the Ministry of Defence also stated that between January 1 and April 22, in addition to the Category A incident, two Category B incidents, seven Category C incidents, and four Category D incidents took place at the Clyde base.

Under the classification definitions, Category B incidents indicate “the occurrence or high likelihood of controlled release of radioactive materials within a building or submarine, or unintended exposure to radiation.” Category C incidents carry a “moderate likelihood of future release,” while Category D incidents pose a very low likelihood of release but “may lead to an undesirable trend.”