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Tanker Truck Explosion/Accident I-95 South of Baltimore
WJZ Channel 13, Baltimmore | 01/13/2004 | Orbiting_Rosie's_Head

Posted on 01/13/2004 12:25:26 PM PST by Orbiting_Rosie's_Head

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To: jimtorr
Actually, it looks as though the truck exploded as it went through the conrete bridge barrier. The drivers of those two vehicles still up on the bridge must have been freaking bigtime to watch that truck go over the side and then the ensuing fireball. Dang. Just..... Dang.
101 posted on 01/13/2004 1:55:35 PM PST by Hatteras
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To: greyfoxx39
It's close enough that traffic in and out might be affected; this is a big area effect.

Tell him to take his time, and plan a route beforehand. The detours are already in place.

102 posted on 01/13/2004 1:56:18 PM PST by Old Sarge (149th Armored Brigade, KyARNG: Bosnia-bound. Remember Them.)
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To: greyfoxx39
I have a grandson at Ft. George...don't have a very good map of the area...is this near the accident scene?

Not really, about 15 miles or so by road.

103 posted on 01/13/2004 1:56:59 PM PST by Ranxerox
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To: GovernmentShrinker
"I think the underpasses and bridges are common places for these major accidents because of the lack of clear space on the sides."

I was taught (by two of the most experienced drivers I know) that any large object close to the side of the road tends to create a visual draw.......and unless a driver is alert, it can easily result in the driver inadvertently steering toward it. That's why I'm extra cautious whenever I pass a stalled car or an overpass support column.......and if I have to pull off of the highway myself, I try to make sure I get as far off the side of the road as possible.

(Just a sideline driving tip.......doesn't sound like it was a factor in this accident.)

104 posted on 01/13/2004 2:09:02 PM PST by freedox
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To: Jim Noble
My son is southbound on 95-crossed Delaware Bridge about an hour ago.

Updates, please.

I'm in California. Hoping your son is OK.

105 posted on 01/13/2004 2:11:51 PM PST by null and void (Stand up and be counted or give up and be toe tagged.)
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To: commish
My apologies to everyone I offended by saying this was hugh. I will never ever again use humor in a horrible situation.

How about never saying hugh and series again. It's getting VERY UNFUNNY under any circumstance.
106 posted on 01/13/2004 2:12:24 PM PST by pt17
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To: null and void
Thanks, he and his buddies just called-detoured into East BF Maryland, somewhat lost, but fine.

Thanks for the good wishes.

107 posted on 01/13/2004 2:13:59 PM PST by Jim Noble
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To: FreedomPoster
I remember another tanker truck accident 8-10 years ago torching a bridge somewhere around Annandale on the Beltway.

Wasn't there one a couple years ago on the MD side of Wilson Bridge that scorched the Beltway?

I don't know, the doomer insinuations here are a little silly. We don't have exploding tankers every day, but we do have lots and lots and lots of truck and car accidents here in DC and Baltimore. Especially just before rush hour.

108 posted on 01/13/2004 2:14:11 PM PST by angkor
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To: Living Free in NH
Oh. Duh. Right.
*smacks forehead*
109 posted on 01/13/2004 2:15:28 PM PST by null and void (Stand up and be counted or give up and be toe tagged.)
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To: Hatteras
If this is a violation, sorry.

I, too, often times feel violated by the Post.

110 posted on 01/13/2004 2:17:57 PM PST by 69ConvertibleFirebird (Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.)
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To: Petronski
By about 3,000 Petronski ;)
111 posted on 01/13/2004 2:18:20 PM PST by JustPiper (Register Independent and Write-In Tancredo for March !!!!)
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To: JustPiper
I said sixty-five thousand.
112 posted on 01/13/2004 2:22:57 PM PST by Petronski (I'm *NOT* always *CRANKY.*)
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To: Petronski; commish
I consider myself severely chastised, and will now retire and contemplate my vile wickedness. ~ commish

Sackcloth. Don't forget to include plenty of sackcloth. ~ Petronski

And ashes, don't forget the ashes. (There should be PLENTY available!)

113 posted on 01/13/2004 2:24:00 PM PST by null and void (Stand up and be counted or give up and be toe tagged.)
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To: FreedomPoster
I remember another tanker truck accident 8-10 years ago torching a bridge somewhere around Annandale on the Beltway.

Maybe you are thinking about the one that happened below one of the bridges on the Beltway to I-270 spur, in Bethesda? It torched that bridge very well.

My solution to D.C traffic (issues like this are happening almost daily) will be to sell everything and move as soon as possible.

114 posted on 01/13/2004 2:24:25 PM PST by 69ConvertibleFirebird (Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.)
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To: SouthernFreebird
I know. Leave it to me to pick the no-humor thread to try and be funny on. Oh well, I did get an award for my trouble making. :)

And I do pray and hope for the best for everyone involved in this horrible accident.

115 posted on 01/13/2004 2:24:31 PM PST by commish (Freedom Tastes Sweetest to Those Who Have Fought to Preserve It)
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To: LizardQueen
after being forced to get off the hightway got lost someplace called Roswell?) but I didn't pull into the hotel until about 1 AM.

Missing a few hours, no doubt...

116 posted on 01/13/2004 2:28:07 PM PST by null and void (Stand up and be counted or give up and be toe tagged.)
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To: Jim Noble
GOOD! Thanks I was worried.
117 posted on 01/13/2004 2:30:06 PM PST by null and void (Stand up and be counted or give up and be toe tagged.)
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To: Orbiting_Rosie's_Head
About two miles from my house.... I could see the smoke from the office .... Horrible.
118 posted on 01/13/2004 2:33:20 PM PST by CurlyBill (Voter fraud is one of the primary campaign strategies of the Democrats!!!!)
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To: commish
I'm sorry my mistake I thought the huge and series were only for unconfirmed reports
119 posted on 01/13/2004 2:34:03 PM PST by boxerblues (If you can read this.. Thank a Teacher..If you can read this in English ..Thank a US Soldier)
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To: greyfoxx39
Ft. George???? You must mean Ft. Meade (for George Gordon Meade). No worries, Ft. Meade is at least 15-20 minutes away from the scene. The accident was in Howard County very near the Baltimore County line.
120 posted on 01/13/2004 2:39:13 PM PST by CurlyBill (Voter fraud is one of the primary campaign strategies of the Democrats!!!!)
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