Tiny capsule: smaller than a dime
He posted a photo on Twitter showing that such a radioactive capsule is significantly smaller than a dime. Meanwhile, it’s unclear when exactly the tiny disappeared – it is said to have fallen out of a truck sometime after January 10th.
According to the information, the vibrations caused a screw to loosen during driving and the capsule fell through the screw hole. Initially, it was unclear why the capsule was not securely attached.
Drivers should check tires
The Fire Brigade, Western Australia Police, Ministry of Health and experts participated in the search. Owners of vehicles traveling on the Grande Norte Highway were instructed to check the tires, according to broadcaster ABC. The capsule could have gotten stuck there. Radioactive capsules are used in mining. In the Newman region, where shipping began, iron ore is mainly mined.