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Detroit spill did not release radiation, officials say

DETROIT, MI (AP)--   Michigan officials say no excessive radiation was detected in tests at an industrial site where construction aggregate material spilled into the Detroit River.

Staffers with the state Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy took radiological measurements Friday and sampled river water at the Detroit Bulk Storage property in southwest Detroit. The release of crushed limestone happened November 26 when part of a seawall collapsed.

Officials say the spill isn't expected to pose any danger to drinking water quality.

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