Fire at Russian nuclear sub shipyard

30/12/11 07:38 CET

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A fire has broken out at a shipyard where a Russian nuclear submarine is being repaired.

The blaze at Roslyakovo dock in the northern Murmansk region spread to the sub’s hull.

Officials say there has been no radiation leak from the vessel and all weapons had been removed before it entered the dock.

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