Tanker Crash Triggers Giant Explosion In Italy

A lorry crash and the resulting fireball killed three and injured dozens in Bologna on Monday

Three people were killed and over 60 injured after this huge fuel tanker explosion in the outskirts of Bologna, Italy. The initial fire started when the tanker - carrying highly explosive propane - ploughed into the back of a stationary lorry, at the time queuing in traffic at the Casalecchio junction which connects the A14 and A1 roads.

This soon led to a huge explosion which caused the road to partly collapse and triggered further fires in a car park underneath the elevated highway. The road had been cleared by this point, but still, scores were injured. CNN was told by the local health officials that 55 people were taken to hospital for the treatment of first, second and third degree burns. Many were also hit by broken glass as the powerful shockwave shattered the windows of multiple buildings around the blast site.

Local authorities are currently investigating the crash, and are advising people to avoid the area.

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Austin98

One could’ve just selected Bring a Caterham To MARS post as an editors pick. I dare to suggest his post is more detailed and interesting. Too bad the “editors pick” doesn’t happen a lot anymore…

08/07/2018 - 08:37 |
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Well partly because Dylan Smit is somewhere NOT posting articles

08/07/2018 - 09:04 |
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Georg Blink - RevolutionArts

In reply to by Austin98

Thanks for linking him, his article is way better. And yea, Carthrottle is quite bad nowadays. It’s sad for all the writers who really create readworthy content. But maybe there’ll be another platform where things are better :) or just recommend me one :D

08/07/2018 - 11:05 |
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Bring a Caterham To MARS

In reply to by Austin98

Thank you, Aaron, Rhys Williams Georg Blink - RevolutionArts and all those who upvoted their comments, I’m truly humbled.
That being said, their data does seem to be a bit inaccurate, so here’s a link to mine (it includes more pictures, too)

08/07/2018 - 12:26 |
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Yeah, after KPS Lucky went inactive. Editor’s Pick doesn’t even happen now

08/08/2018 - 22:16 |
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Blade noir

OOF

08/07/2018 - 08:56 |
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Wogmidget
08/07/2018 - 09:11 |
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Freddie Skeates

Tanker explosions are absolute nightmare fuel. It’s like something out of final destination

08/07/2018 - 09:15 |
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Pun not intended, people died ffs

08/07/2018 - 09:17 |
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Or at least mention him in the article

08/07/2018 - 09:29 |
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I agree, he was far more extensive

08/07/2018 - 10:40 |
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Anonymous

nu is de weg weg he haha
translation now is the way away he haha

08/07/2018 - 11:06 |
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Matthew Henderson

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

padum tss, da’s pech, de weg is weg…

08/07/2018 - 12:19 |
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ᴶᵘˢᵗᴬᴿᵃⁿᵈᵒá

Directed by Michael Bay

08/07/2018 - 11:16 |
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Anonymous

So sadning may the souls of the dead rest in peace Amen

08/07/2018 - 15:14 |
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TheStigsAmerican Cousin

Woah

08/07/2018 - 17:58 |
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Anonymous

Wow scarrrry shit to think it could happen by u at any time

08/07/2018 - 22:51 |
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