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The 1961 SL-1 Reactor Explosion was the world's first fatal nuclear accident.
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The SL-1 Reactor Accident

Decontamination of a fire truck at the SL-1 reactor accident.

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This images shows two technicians decontaminating a fire truck at the National Reactor Testing Site. This image may be from the original accident or recreated scene performed shortly after for the official government documentary.

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