How many remember the train derailment and explosion at Murdock in 1983?
I found this link online. Do you remember where you were and what you were doing?
Show this to the kids and grandkids that weren't even born yet.
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1280295/bleve_gas_explosion/
Sunday, April 19, 2009
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Wow this was really interesting. I remember the train wreck but didn't remember it being that big.
ReplyDeleteWow is all I can say.
Kathy