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The Chernobyl disaster, which occurred on April 26, 1986, was not an explosion in the traditional sense but rather a reactor core meltdown that resulted in a large release of radioactive materials. While there were immediate casualties among the plant staff and emergency responders, including two deaths on the night of the accident, many individuals in the surrounding areas survived. The long-term health effects, however, have been significant, with increased rates of cancer and other illnesses reported among those exposed to radiation. Overall, thousands of people, including plant workers and residents, survived the initial incident and its aftermath.

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