Two people detained after entering Gravelines nuclear plant

Two people entered the Gravelines nuclear power plant in northern France without permission on 12 October.

Gendarmes said they were migrants who had hidden in a truck while trying to reach Calais.

They were found in a non-nuclear part of the site and quickly detained by gendarmes.

The plant was locked down from 10:52 until about 14:00 while staff checked for any further intrusions.

Electricity production continued normally, and the plant said the incident did not affect safety, security or operations.

After questioning, the two people were escorted off the site.

A Dunkirk prosecutor decided to release them.