80 to 90 Car Pileup in West Michigan
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Where exactly did this happen? WZZM13.com is blocked from work (I work in Holland, MI).
Quote: "Multiple accidents have closed the US131 near Belmont. A six-mile section of the freeway is closed in both directions. State troopers say the crash caused by blinding snow conditions resulted in several jackknifed semi-tractor trailers and the closure of part of the highway. A police spokesman said the crashes started at 9:25 this morning. Responders say at least 80 to 90 cars may be involved in the accidents according to State Police estimates. 47 cars were involved on the Northbound side and 37 cars on the south bound side not including cars that were run off the freeway. One large 12 car accident and another 4 car accident. 29 people went to the hospital with injuries, 2 of in very critical condition. Accident victims were removed from the crash area to a nearby school and then to the hospital. 1 person, a man from Minnesota, was killed. An eyewitness reported that lake effect snow caused a white out situation and cars started hitting each other. All available emergency units in the area had been asked to respond. Buses were routed to the scene of the accident to provide shelter for people who have been involved in the crash. Cars that can be driven were released onto southbound US131 as of 10:35AM. Traffic is being routed off the freeway onto Post Drive and West River Dr. The Police cannot say when the freeway will reopen. The investigation into the crash and its causes has to be completed before vehicles anc be removes and the freeway reopened." -- Edward Livingston (aka ExtraLean) -- "I still maintain that seeing a nipple is far less disturbing than seeing someone get their brains blown out." -- Chris Maunder
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Where exactly did this happen? WZZM13.com is blocked from work (I work in Holland, MI).
It was between 10 mile and Comstock park right near the belmont on/off ramps. Good thing I had a dentist appt at that time :)
Found on Bash.org [erno] hm. I've lost a machine.. literally _lost_. it responds to ping, it works completely, I just can't figure out where in my apartment it is.
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http://www.wzzm13.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=37342[^] This is insane. Nothing like this happens around here. This whole thing is not 5 miles from my office and only 2 miles from home. I guess I won't be going to Grand Rapids today.:sigh:
Found on Bash.org [erno] hm. I've lost a machine.. literally _lost_. it responds to ping, it works completely, I just can't figure out where in my apartment it is.
Damn - Its sunny and 71 here. Thinking about taking the boat out and fishing some this PM. Sure glad I don't live in the frigid zone. Richard "Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer --Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
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Damn - Its sunny and 71 here. Thinking about taking the boat out and fishing some this PM. Sure glad I don't live in the frigid zone. Richard "Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer --Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
Richard Stringer wrote: Damn - Its sunny and 71 here Took the words right outta my mouth! :) Rob Manderson I'm working on a version for Visual Lisp++ My blog http://blogs.wdevs.com/ultramaroon/[^]
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Damn - Its sunny and 71 here. Thinking about taking the boat out and fishing some this PM. Sure glad I don't live in the frigid zone. Richard "Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer --Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
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Found on Bash.org [erno] hm. I've lost a machine.. literally _lost_. it responds to ping, it works completely, I just can't figure out where in my apartment it is.
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http://www.wzzm13.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=37342[^] This is insane. Nothing like this happens around here. This whole thing is not 5 miles from my office and only 2 miles from home. I guess I won't be going to Grand Rapids today.:sigh:
Found on Bash.org [erno] hm. I've lost a machine.. literally _lost_. it responds to ping, it works completely, I just can't figure out where in my apartment it is.
I'm glad I'm on the other side of the state! Isn't that the 3rd or 4th major pileup this season? Living in Michigan, you'd think we'd have learned how to drive in the stuff by now... RageInTheMachine9532 "...a pungent, ghastly, stinky piece of cheese!" -- The Roaming Gnome
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I'm glad I'm on the other side of the state! Isn't that the 3rd or 4th major pileup this season? Living in Michigan, you'd think we'd have learned how to drive in the stuff by now... RageInTheMachine9532 "...a pungent, ghastly, stinky piece of cheese!" -- The Roaming Gnome
Nah...you just walk down the street and get another auto from the factory ;P (yes, I know not all autos are made in Detroit) Steve
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I'm glad I'm on the other side of the state! Isn't that the 3rd or 4th major pileup this season? Living in Michigan, you'd think we'd have learned how to drive in the stuff by now... RageInTheMachine9532 "...a pungent, ghastly, stinky piece of cheese!" -- The Roaming Gnome
I'll see yer 90 and raise you another 100! http://www.lbreport.com/news/nov02/tfcfog.htm (November 4, 2002, updated from initial Nov. 3 posting) -- Three multicar chain reaction accidents, estimated to involve a total of over 190 vehicles, took place on the 710 freeway in heavy fog mainly south of Del Amo. Blvd. on Sunday morning, Nov. 3. Roughly forty people were hospitalized, nine reportedly in critical condition. The three multicar pileups took place shortly before 7 a.m. The largest (photo above) involved nearly 150 vehicles and took place in the southbound 710 lanes south of Del Amo Blvd. It spanned Compton Creek and extended southbound to near the area of the Blue Line track bridge. North of that location, another chain reaction accident took place, also in the southbound lanes, involving about two to three dozen vehicles near Del Amo. Blvd. And in the northbound lanes, some cars crashed across from the southbound collisions.
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Richard Stringer wrote: Damn - Its sunny and 71 here Took the words right outta my mouth! :) Rob Manderson I'm working on a version for Visual Lisp++ My blog http://blogs.wdevs.com/ultramaroon/[^]
85°F here.;P Damn these winters are harsh! [EDIT] Two weeks ago our paychecks were a day late because the rain water and mud were too deep to let the courier reach the office. [/EDIT] "My Kid Can Beat Up Your Honor Student" - Bumper Sticker in Bullhead City
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85°F here.;P Damn these winters are harsh! [EDIT] Two weeks ago our paychecks were a day late because the rain water and mud were too deep to let the courier reach the office. [/EDIT] "My Kid Can Beat Up Your Honor Student" - Bumper Sticker in Bullhead City
They're tough winters but someone's gotta endure them! :) Rob Manderson I'm working on a version for Visual Lisp++ My blog http://blogs.wdevs.com/ultramaroon/[^]