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If you haven't yet heard this news, you probably haven't watched television or read a newspaper today. The story is everywhere. Three British Airways aircraft have been grounded after the discovery of 'traces of radioactive substance' aboard the planes.

Here is what a notice on the British Airways website had to say about this incident:

British Airways has been advised that three of its Boeing 767 short haul aircraft have been identified by the UK government as part of the investigation into the death of Alexander Litvinenko.

The airline was contacted last night (Tuesday, November 28) by the government. It has taken the three B767s out of service to enable forensic examination to be carried out.

The initial results of the forensic tests, which was confirmed late this afternoon, have shown very low traces of a radioactive substance onboard two of the three aircraft.

British Airways has been advised that this investigation is confined solely to these three B767 aircraft, which will remain out of service until further notice.

British Airways understands that from advice it has been given that the risk to public health is low.

The airline is in the process of making contact with customers who have travelled on flights operated by these aircraft, which operate within Europe.

Flights affected are listed here.

UK nationals on these flights who wish to receive further advice are advised to telephone NHS Direct on:-

0845 46 47 from within the UK or

+ 44 845 4647 from outside the UK

This number can only be dialled from a mobile number.

For all non-UK nationals, please contact your local doctor.

Only customers who have travelled on these specific flights are asked to telephone NHS Direct or seek medical advice locally.

British Airways has set up a special helpline for customers

in the UK on 0845 6040171
or + 44191 211 3690 for international calls

Information is also available from the following websites:

NHS Direct www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Health Protection Agency Information www.hpa.org.uk

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

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Here is the list of flights that may have been affected:

Flight information for aircraft undergoing forensic tests - British Airways

You can also visit the British Airways website for further information and updates.

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Source: Forensic tests on three Boeing 767 aircraft - British Airways

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