Radiological Emergency Protocol Activated at Barcelona–El Prat Airport After Small Radiation-Source Leak
Civil Protection initiated the Radcat radiological emergency protocol on Tuesday as a precaution following a reported small liquid leak from a package containing a low-activity radioactive material in the hold of an aircraft at Barcelona–El Prat Airport. The incident prompted an immediate, coordinated response aimed at protecting passengers, staff, and the surrounding area while ensuring no disruption to airport operations. Local authorities stressed that the action was preventive and precautionary in nature, and that preliminary assessments indicated no immediate danger to the public. The response reflects established safety procedures for handling any radioactive material while in transit by air, and it underscores the importance of rapid containment and assessment in such scenarios. (Source: La Vanguardia; confirmations received by Efe from Aena officials)