Tanker Explodes, Leaks Fuel Into Sewage System

[Lint Head]

Source: News Channel 5 Nashville, TN CBS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Schools were placed on lockdown and several residents and businesses were evacuated after a tanker overturned, exploded and leaked fuel into the Metro sewer system.

Black smoke could be seen for miles from the scene on Centennial Boulevard near 61st Avenue North in west Nashville when the fire broke out around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Read more: http://www.jrn.com/newschannel5/news/Hazmat-Called-To-Tanker-Truck-Fire-In-West-Nashville-271108771.html

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A very good example of why fossil fuels need to go away. People are being asked to stay inside and not go near metal sewer covers.

[Lancero]

1. oh shit

[AtheistCrusader]

2. Nothing like an 80lb manhole cover sailing through the air to brighten your day.

[sakabatou]

3. Ah, yes, the rolling bombs

[dbackjon]

4. I am not sure what the big deal is on this

It is only a poor and heavily minority area - no one important has been affected by this.

[littlemissmartypants]

5. Oh No!

Not Nashville!

[Go Vols]

6. MY GF

is stuck in traffic in Franklin now trying to get home,she said it would prolly be 3 hours,usually 1.