The problem was caused by how the reactor was built, it was built to prevent accidents, and not stop them while they were occuring. BWR's PWR's and PHWR's all have many layers of redundant accident prevention systems as well as systems that correct and deal with a LOCA (loss of cooling accident) should it happen. (such as the vacuum building and the emergency coolant injection systems featured on all CANDU reactors)
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