Nuclear waste train derails near Paris, no reported fallout

PARIS, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- A train carrying nuclear waste derailed near Paris Monday afternoon, but authorities said there were no leaks or any nuclear fallout from the incident.
Fire services gave the all clear and local politicians reported on BFM Television that there was no danger to the local population as a result of the incident.
The multi-wagon train was travelling in the Drancy suburb near Paris when one of the wagons came off the rails, media and official reports said.
France is a major nuclear power user and has around 50 plants around the country and derives around 80 percent of its electricity from nuclear energy. (end) jk.gb KUNA 232050 Dec 13NNNN