UK nuclear submarine incident as worker left 'seriously injured' at naval baseA staff member has been taken to hospital following a serious incident at the Babcock site at Devonport dockyard in PlymouthView Image Astute-class nuclear-powered submarine crossing Plymouth Sound last summer shepherded by tugs (file photo) (Image: Ian Lott)A worker has been taken to hospital with what are understood to be serious injuries following an incident on a nuclear submarine. ‌The vessel was dry docked at Devonport naval base, the sole nuclear-powered submarine refitting site in the UK. ‌Babcock said an incident took place on April 2 and a worker was taken to hospital, but did not confirm any further details. The company did not release any information on the nature of the incident, the worker involved nor the extent of the person's injuries. An investigation has been launched into the circumstances and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the independent regulator for work-related health and safety incidents, is aware.

Source: Daily Mirror April 10, 2026 10:58 UTC