On the 26th April 1986 a reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded. The first responders were told they were fighting a roof fire - they had no idea what they were really facing. This is a story of the best of human spirit. Learn the untold story of Chernobyl, exclusive to Sky Atlantic premiering 7th May. | IFLScience

#FPReels: April 26, 1986: Chernobyl Disaster, World’s Worst Nuclear Accident Takes Place | #FPRewind On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl disaster took place after a nuclear reactor exploded during a poorly designed test releasing massive amounts of radioactive material into the environment. The initial explosion killed two Chernobyl power plant workers and 28 rescue workers died in the first three months from Acute Radiation Sickness. Over 4,000 workers have died have died after receiving high dose

#VantageReels | On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl disaster unfolded after a nuclear explosion discharged radioactive substances into the atmosphere. World's worst nuclear disaster killed at least 30 people. | #FPRewind with @palkisharmaupadhyay | Firstpost