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Thousands of Screws Prompt Limp Rubber in Ky
Las Vegas Sun / AP ^ | 12.09.2002 | AP

Posted on 12/09/2002 9:35:03 AM PST by rface

LEBANON JUNCTION, Ky.- Scores of cars and trucks got flat tires Monday along a 15-mile stretch of highway after an estimated 50,000 screws spilled onto the pavement. Police said no accidents or injuries were reported.

There were no witnesses to identify the source of the one-inch-long screws spilled along Interstate 65, said State Police spokesman Steve Pavey.

"A box may have burst on a truck and they rolled out the back, but we don't know for sure," he said. "There was no box or anything."

They were first noticed at 5:45 a.m. EST and tires were still going flat by 8 a.m., he said. Authorities estimate there were about 50,000 screws dumped on the interstate.

"They have a very sharp end," said Pavey of the self-tapping sheet metal screws.

Vehicles were stopped along a 15-mile stretch of the highway in the Lebanon Junction area, about 20 miles south of downtown Louisville, Pavey said. A dispatcher said at least 80 calls were received from motorists.

The interstate was shut down in both directions for a time while the state crews used sweepers to sweep the northbound lanes.

"Nobody saw a truck losing the screws, and I'm sure the driver doesn't want to come and tell us because somebody might have to buy a bunch of tires," Pavey said.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Kentucky
KEYWORDS: screws
sorry......couldn't resist.

Ashland, Missouri

1 posted on 12/09/2002 9:35:03 AM PST by rface
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To: rface
LOL! Nice headline - you should write for the Weekly World News!
2 posted on 12/09/2002 9:36:32 AM PST by GodBlessRonaldReagan
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To: rface
Headline of the year bump
3 posted on 12/09/2002 9:37:55 AM PST by steveo
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To: rface
"A box may have burst on a truck and they rolled out the back, but we don't know for sure," he said. "There was no box or anything."

I'm really not a paranoid, but have they ruled out terrorists? Think of the havoc one could cause; this sounds like a test run...

4 posted on 12/09/2002 9:39:25 AM PST by egarvue
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To: egarvue
Or the local tire company???
5 posted on 12/09/2002 9:40:48 AM PST by null and void
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To: null and void
Or the local tire company???

LOL, didn't even think about that. Can't rule out local wrecker services, either...

6 posted on 12/09/2002 9:46:52 AM PST by egarvue
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To: egarvue
I'm really not a paranoid, but have they ruled out terrorists? Think of the havoc one could cause; this sounds like a test run...

Take two valium and call me in the morning!

7 posted on 12/09/2002 10:42:43 AM PST by scooter2
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To: rface
along a 15-mile stretch of highway
Did the cop really say a box? boxes don't spread over a fifteen mile area, muslim fanatics do.

Just wait, the report will be on petey jennings tonight: "And shiek alah wa soma a gumb has claimed responsibility through hiswattabuncholousiers, fanatic Jew hating US hating arab group.

8 posted on 12/09/2002 10:46:11 AM PST by 2timothy3.16
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To: rface
Thought this was a story about cops patroling the red light district!
9 posted on 12/09/2002 10:47:10 AM PST by Arkie2
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To: egarvue
Ewe can't be series. Come to NC, I'll show you a 26 mile long red paint stain along I-40.
10 posted on 12/09/2002 10:51:03 AM PST by Rebelbase
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To: rface
LOL! And thanks - you've just given me a great idea for a new product - the run-flat condom!
11 posted on 12/09/2002 10:53:57 AM PST by talleyman
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To: rface; Wally Cleaver; SLB; Lion Den Dan
Don't let your tread go soft.
12 posted on 12/09/2002 10:54:30 AM PST by Fred Mertz
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To: rface
And the stating the obvious awards goes to

"They have a very sharp end," said Pavey of the self-tapping sheet metal screws.

13 posted on 12/09/2002 10:56:28 AM PST by Fzob
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To: egarvue
My thoughts exactly.
14 posted on 12/09/2002 11:17:50 AM PST by dglang
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To: steveo
Headline of the year bump

I'll second that
LOL

15 posted on 12/09/2002 11:20:28 AM PST by Fiddlstix
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To: rface
Well, anyone would have a limp rubber after thousands of screws!
16 posted on 12/09/2002 12:40:17 PM PST by Anarchist
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To: Anarchist
Another weapon of mass destruction alert :) haha haa
17 posted on 12/09/2002 12:42:42 PM PST by LivefromVegas
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