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Ryan Merrifield

Reactor at Oskarshamn 3 nuclear power plant in Sweden shut down due to 'fuel damage'

Sweden's most powerful nuclear reactor and largest electricity producer has been forced to shut down due to "fuel damage", according to reports.

Oskarhamn 3 will be temporarily taken out of production to allow for urgent repair work to begin.

Owner OKG said the plan was to fix the problem in April during the plant's annual review, but on further assessment the decision was made to halt electricity production for nine days.

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