Dozens of people were killed in the immediate aftermath of the disaster while the long-term death toll from radiation poisoning is believed to number in the thousands. For more, visit: todayinbc.ca #chernobyldisaster #todayinhistory | AbbyNews

54K views · 788 reactions | 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 | Facebook

61 reactions · 9 comments | Consider the Emmy Award winning HBO original series Chernobyl. The BBC raves the show is “truly exceptional." | HBO | Facebook

“You are dealing with something that has never occurred on this planet before.” The five-part miniseries #ChernobylHBO premieres Monday, May 6 on HBO. | HBO