The Chernobyl disaster is one of the worst nuclear accidents in history and the area still remains radioactive to this day. Check out what happened immediately after the reactors exploded and how some brave men went into the warzone to try and save everyone from an even greater nuclear disaster. | The Infographics Show

The 1986 accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant was undoubtedly the worst nuclear disaster in history. The Chernobyl disaster claimed 30 lives directly and, according to many experts, thousands indirectly. How could a disaster of this magnitude have even happened? Check out today's epic new video to find out everything you need to know about the Chernobyl disaster. | The Infographics Show

Explore one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history, and the brave men and women who made incredible sacrifices to save Europe from unimaginable disaster. Chernobyl streams from 7 May. | NOW

When the #Chernobyl nuclear reactor exploded in 1986, it changed everything. Stream Inside Chernobyl with Ben Fogle on My5 | Channel 5

Chernobyl — The Nuclear Disaster, Minute by Minute… It started like a quiet night… until 1:23 AM, when Reactor 4 tore itself apart in a flash brighter than sunrise. In seconds, the roof was blown off. In minutes, graphite-firestorms rained radioactive ash over the city. By the hour mark, firefighters — unaware they were walking into death — were picking up burning debris with their bare hands. By sunrise, the air itself was poison… and by the end of the day, an entire region would never be the s