CBC Calgary - Stolen truck carrying radioactive material crashes

CBC Calgary - Stolen truck carrying radioactive material crashes: "Stolen truck carrying radioactive material crashes
Last updated Jul 6 2005 11:33 AM MDT
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Two women are facing charges after a stolen truck carrying radioactive material crashed into a hydro pole in Alberta Beach.

Const. Craig Albers says when the truck, stolen from an Edmonton radiographics inspection company, hit the pole, the container containing radioactive material was knocked loose and damaged a cabin.

Tests determined that none of the radioactive material leaked from the container during Tuesday's crash.

Both women in the truck were taken to hospital, Albers said, with one later released and the second in serious, but stable, condition.

Albers says the women will likely face a number of charges, including theft of a motor vehicle.

'We'll also be looking at speed being a factor and that alcohol was involved,' he said. 'We'll be looking at those potential charges, possibly undue care and attention, all depending on what has all developed from the investigation.'

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