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David S Send message Joined: 4 Oct 99 Posts: 18352 Credit: 27,761,924 RAC: 12 |
We had a very minor oopsie at the museum over the weekend. No one hurt, nothing derailed, not even any bangs. Just a rules violation. But now the crew caller is scrambling. (I wasn't involved. Whew!) David Sitting on my butt while others boldly go, Waiting for a message from a small furry creature from Alpha Centauri. |
Wiggo Send message Joined: 24 Jan 00 Posts: 34744 Credit: 261,360,520 RAC: 489 |
Here's 1 from Australia. http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/constable-kenric-head-surprised-to-find-driver-of-the-kenworth-truck-carrying-ammonium-nitrate-alive-after-blast/story-fnihsrf2-1227053078856 CONSTABLE Kenric Head was certain everyone was dead until he saw a figure lying wrapped in a tattered blanket blink and heard those magic words: “I have got a f---ing headache.†I find it amazing that no one was killed. Cheers. |
Sirius B Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 24879 Credit: 3,081,182 RAC: 7 |
It is really amazing what stunts people get up to after passing their driving test... The Devil did not want me to park there :-( ""I saw it happen as the lady was trying to straighten up while parking," he said. "One of her legs was out of the car and I think somehow her other foot hit the accelerator and she shot forward hitting the other car at full speed." |
David S Send message Joined: 4 Oct 99 Posts: 18352 Credit: 27,761,924 RAC: 12 |
The NTSB seems to be investigating this as a plane crash with a bit of assistance from their rail division. A lot more details and photos. I'm sure the NTSB will study, but probably not have a whole lot to say, about the proximity of the oil train on the next track. David Sitting on my butt while others boldly go, Waiting for a message from a small furry creature from Alpha Centauri. |
David S Send message Joined: 4 Oct 99 Posts: 18352 Credit: 27,761,924 RAC: 12 |
Not a safety thing per se, but Union Pacific has closed its line through Las Vegas due to flooding near Moapa. Interstate 15 is also closed. David Sitting on my butt while others boldly go, Waiting for a message from a small furry creature from Alpha Centauri. |
Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30646 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
Not a safety thing per se, but Union Pacific has closed its line through Las Vegas due to flooding near Moapa. Interstate 15 is also closed. http://www.startribune.com/nation/274573151.html |
Sirius B Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 24879 Credit: 3,081,182 RAC: 7 |
If you ever have your luggage damaged & get given a replacement... Oops ...check it before leaving the airport :) |
Sirius B Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 24879 Credit: 3,081,182 RAC: 7 |
I wonder what her excuse will be... Sorry officer, it slipped my mind - I am too busy defrauding the taxayer |
Wiggo Send message Joined: 24 Jan 00 Posts: 34744 Credit: 261,360,520 RAC: 489 |
I hope that these 2 cargo ships wern't carrying paying passengers. :-O http://www.news.com.au/world/middle-east/video-shows-dramatic-crash-between-two-container-ships-on-egypts-suez-canal/story-fnh81ifq-1227076377314 Cheers. |
Graham Middleton Send message Joined: 1 Sep 00 Posts: 1520 Credit: 86,815,638 RAC: 0 |
Even if there were no passengers, I hope no crew were injured, and I bet that the heads were somewhat busy just after that! Happy Crunching, Graham |
Donald L. Johnson Send message Joined: 5 Aug 02 Posts: 8240 Credit: 14,654,533 RAC: 20 |
Both Captains and First Officers if each ship should be relieved of duty, pending an investigation. But you will find that 90% of each ships crew won't speak English. Yeah, one or both of them were out of their traffic lane. Navigator and/or Helmsman/Bridge Watch Officer at fault, most likely..... Donald Infernal Optimist / Submariner, retired |
rob smith Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 22199 Credit: 416,307,556 RAC: 380 |
Since its a convoy system the ships should have been tracking in the same direction, not one cutting across into the other. Further both ships should have been travelling at the same speed... Either a mechanical failure, or an officer of the watch not doing their job properly. Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe? |
Sirius B Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 24879 Credit: 3,081,182 RAC: 7 |
...or a possible attempt to block the Suez Canal. |
Wiggo Send message Joined: 24 Jan 00 Posts: 34744 Credit: 261,360,520 RAC: 489 |
Lights, cameras, 800bhp and action. http://www.news.com.au/technology/design/dick-johnson-tunes-a-ford-falcon-gtf-australias-most-powerful-police-car/story-fnjwucvh-1227076729084 The NSW highway patrol takes delivery of Australia's most powerful police car, run if you can. Cheers. |
John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0 |
Both Captains and First Officers if each ship should be relieved of duty, pending an investigation. But you will find that 90% of each ships crew won't speak English. The vessel on the left was supposed to give way, unless to do so would have run it aground. The vessel on the right was supposed to give way when it became obvious that the vessel on the left wasn't going to do so. BOINC WIKI |
Donald L. Johnson Send message Joined: 5 Aug 02 Posts: 8240 Credit: 14,654,533 RAC: 20 |
Both Captains and First Officers if each ship should be relieved of duty, pending an investigation. But you will find that 90% of each ships crew won't speak English. So no matter which ship was initially at fault, BOTH can be cited for failing to take action to avoid the collision, right? And yes, I know how long it takes to slow or turn one of those behemoths - seems like forever! As Main Engine Throttleman, I did crashbacks from Ahead Full to Back Emergency on 4 different classes of submarine. Talk about shake, rattle, & roll! Got to be careful not to trip the reactor off-line....... Donald Infernal Optimist / Submariner, retired |
Sirius B Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 24879 Credit: 3,081,182 RAC: 7 |
With political correctness, health & safety gurus & a pyramid of other organisations, you would think that it would have been totally accessible by now. About time |
Lynn Send message Joined: 20 Nov 00 Posts: 14162 Credit: 79,603,650 RAC: 123 |
WADENA, Saskatchewan - A Canadian National Railway Company freight train carrying dangerous goods has derailed in central Saskatchewan in Canada and has caught fire. The Saskatchewan government said Tuesday the derailment happened near the small community of Clair, which is being evacuated. |
Sirius B Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 24879 Credit: 3,081,182 RAC: 7 |
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celttooth Send message Joined: 21 Nov 99 Posts: 26503 Credit: 28,583,098 RAC: 0 |
Here we go again. Ever wonder why this keeps going on. (Sorry, I am better now, it won't happen again.) |
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