A radioactive capsule which has been lost somewhere in Western Australia has sparked an urgent public health warning.
The capsule was lost on a 1000km stretch of road somewhere between Perth and a mine site in the Pilbara region.Stream your news live & on demand with Flash for $8/month and no lock in contracts. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023
The radioactive capsule is believed to be somewhere on the Great Northern Highway. Picture: Getty Images It is believed to be located somewhere on the Great Northern Highway, which traverses through the state’s vast desert. However, it could also have become lodged in a vehicle’s tire and anybody who has travelled along the highway in the past few weeks is encouraged to check their tires.
WA’s Chief Health Officer Dr Andrew Robertson called an emergency press conference on Friday afternoon where he urged people to stay away from the tiny radioactive capsule.The capsule is smaller than a 10-cent piece but could still cause potentially serious health consequences.Dr Roberston said the radiation emitted from the capsule was “reasonable” and equivalent to receiving 10 X-rays in one hour if you came within one metre of it.
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