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Old 10-01-2014, 12:15 PM
 
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
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I was watching the news today and apparently a flatbed semi took the ramp to fast, and some of the coiled steel fell off and broke the concrete barriers.
Semi-truck drops load; damages GR ramp | WOODTV.com
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Old 10-01-2014, 12:30 PM
 
Location: San Jose, CA
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How about a truck full of bananas? It's Mario Kart: Altamont Pass Edition!

Westbound I-580 Lanes Reopen In Livermore After Big Rig Crash Spills Bananas, Causes Major Delays « CBS San Francisco
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Old 10-01-2014, 12:32 PM
 
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How about $185,000 in nickels?

Millions Of Nickels Spill On I-95 In Fatal Semi Crash | www.wftv.com
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Old 10-01-2014, 12:53 PM
 
Location: Long Island
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why am I not seeing the damage in the pic?
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Old 10-01-2014, 01:12 PM
 
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
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why am I not seeing the damage in the pic?
I think that's just a stock photo
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Old 10-01-2014, 06:59 PM
 
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I was watching the news today and apparently a flatbed semi took the ramp to fast, and some of the coiled steel fell off and broke the concrete barriers.
Semi-truck drops load; damages GR ramp | WOODTV.com
My brother was a steel hauler chains breake every now and then. They get a big Hilo pick up the coil through the eye, and load it onto another trailer. I've seen coils bust free and roll onto the cab killing the driver.
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