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Flamanville EPR reactor shut down after abnormal readings in primary circuit

EDF shut down the Flamanville EPR reactor (Manche) on Thursday, July 16 at 5 PM.

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Two of the four primary circuit motor pumps showed readings outside expected ranges.

The operator is investigating the cause before restarting the reactor.

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L'arrêt d'un réacteur nucléaire de nouvelle génération comme l'EPR, même temporaire, soulève des questions sur la sûreté et la fiabilité des installations françaises.

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