Mass migration of Qixian residents due to Cobalt-60 leak in Kaifeng Qixian: pictures of fleeing refugees

by mfanwen on 2009-07-21 00:35:13

The media reported the "Cobalt-60 Leakage Incident" in Qi County, Kaifeng City of Henan Province. On the 16th, the Environmental Protection Department issued a notice to confirm that no radiation pollution was found. However, on the 17th, a modern version of "Needless Worry" was played out locally: With the rumor of "the放射源will explode" appearing, large numbers of people rushed to surrounding counties and cities to "flee", blocking the roads with cars, tractors, and all kinds of vehicles (as shown in the picture).....