not equipped for such a patient, the ambulance was turned away and the ambulance transported the patient to Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. Although commonly referred to as taking place in Wood River Junction, the incident actually occurred just across the river in Charlestown. See also References External links UNC Recovery Systems - Nuclear Incident at United Nuclear Corporation (8/24/1964) UNC Recovery Systems - Compliance Investigation Report Volume 1 - Report Details (9/16/1964) UNC Recovery Systems - Compliance Investigation Report Volume 3 - Supplemental Report with Exhibits (9/16/1964) Villages in Rhode Island Villages in Washington County, Rhode Island Nuclear history of the United States