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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:08:07 AM EDT
The first line of the story says a lot. "...one of the worst incidents of this kind in the country".
https://www.foxnews.com/world/tanker-truck-in-tanzania-explodes-as-people-siphon-fuel-at-least-62-killed 
A damaged tanker truck exploded in Tanzania Saturday, with at least 62 people burning to death, making it one of the worst incidents of this kind in the country. At least 70 people more were injured, many suffering from serious burns, in the incident in the town of Morogoro – about 120 miles west of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's economic capital – as people were trying to siphon fuel out of the tanker truck. Tanzanian government spokesman Hassan Abbasi said the news of the deaths was “received with sadness” and sent condolences to the families of the victims. Witnesses told the Associated Press that a crowd had gathered around the fuel tanker after it was involved in an accident early Saturday. People then rushed to try to siphon fuel, but the tanker burst into flames. |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:09:47 AM EDT
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 Glenn Frey - The Heat Is On (From "Beverly Hills Cop" Soundtrack) |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:10:03 AM EDT
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Jeez, the stupidity of people in third world countries is amazing. Suicide for 10 gallons of gas.
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:10:12 AM EDT
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They would have been smoking like usual
And then literally smoking |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:10:23 AM EDT
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62 people dead, no firearms used.
I know this was an accident but think if someone wanted to use a fuel truck to intentionally cause harm. |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:10:26 AM EDT
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TIA - This Is Africa
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:10:33 AM EDT
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Darwin had a productive day at work. Good for him.
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:11:00 AM EDT
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I hope my truck does that if anyone ever tried to siphon the fuel out of it too.
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:12:42 AM EDT
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Jeez, the stupidity of people in third world countries is amazing. Suicide for 10 gallons of gas. |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:14:56 AM EDT
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Seems like I remember this happening a few years ago.
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:17:29 AM EDT
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Hopefully a video pops up. The last one with flaming thief's scurrying away was entertaining
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:17:42 AM EDT
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Does this have anything to do with Uncle Joe's recent statement that poor kids are just as bright and just as talented as white kids?
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:18:21 AM EDT
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Seems like I remember this happening a few years ago. I'll take the explosion over burning alive anyday. However, I prefer to just use the pump |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:19:29 AM EDT
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Lol, I bet they had a blast getting free fuel.
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:20:04 AM EDT
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I guess they died doing what they loved?
Kind of thirsty, I need a caffeinated beverage... |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:20:34 AM EDT
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People don’t think static buildup be like it is....
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:21:53 AM EDT
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They apparently don't get the news from Mexico.
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:23:05 AM EDT
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People don’t think static buildup be like it is.... |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:25:27 AM EDT
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Solid body count.
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:25:39 AM EDT
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If only they stayed in science class.
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:25:59 AM EDT
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The first line of the story says a lot. "...one of the worst incidents of this kind in the country". https://www.foxnews.com/world/tanker-truck-in-tanzania-explodes-as-people-siphon-fuel-at-least-62-killed https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2019/08/1862/1048/tanzania-1-AP.jpg?ve=1&tl=1 A damaged tanker truck exploded in Tanzania Saturday, with at least 62 people burning to death, making it one of the worst incidents of this kind in the country. At least 70 people more were injured, many suffering from serious burns, in the incident in the town of Morogoro – about 120 miles west of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's economic capital – as people were trying to siphon fuel out of the tanker truck. Tanzanian government spokesman Hassan Abbasi said the news of the deaths was “received with sadness” and sent condolences to the families of the victims. Witnesses told the Associated Press that a crowd had gathered around the fuel tanker after it was involved in an accident early Saturday. People then rushed to try to siphon fuel, but the tanker burst into flames. |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:27:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Most likely, everyone was smoking. |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:28:03 AM EDT
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62 people dead, no firearms used. I know this was an accident but think if someone wanted to use a fuel truck to intentionally cause harm. |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:29:02 AM EDT
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Solid body count. |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:29:17 AM EDT
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There was one in Central/ South America with a pipeline. Guys were collecting gas in whatever, it ignited and a whole bunch of them burned alive. I'll take the explosion over burning alive anyday. However, I prefer to just use the pump Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Seems like I remember this happening a few years ago. I'll take the explosion over burning alive anyday. However, I prefer to just use the pump |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:32:43 AM EDT
[#25]
@GUTS
@Captainpooby |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:32:43 AM EDT
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67 dead is about normal for stealing gasoline. it happens all the time in third world countries.
example Pipeline Explosion kills 85 , Burns 50+ in central Mexico  Pipeline Explosion kills 85 , Burns 50+ in central Mexico | ALL SCARY Footage *WARNING* https://www.wmtw.com/article/gasoline-pipeline-explosion-in-mexico/25958015 |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:34:31 AM EDT
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@GUTS @Captainpooby 
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:34:57 AM EDT
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67 dead is about normal for stealing gasoline. it happens all the time in third world countries. example  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVKvXRd5Nko
https://www.wmtw.com/article/gasoline-pipeline-explosion-in-mexico/25958015 Quote HistoryQuoted:
67 dead is about normal for stealing gasoline. it happens all the time in third world countries. example Pipeline Explosion kills 85 , Burns 50+ in central Mexico https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVKvXRd5Nko
https://www.wmtw.com/article/gasoline-pipeline-explosion-in-mexico/25958015 |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:36:06 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryShut it down for today. Rest easy OP. You’ve won the day. |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:47:38 AM EDT
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I remember seeing one in India or somewhere a while back it's really sad how many people die for something not even worth it.
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:49:44 AM EDT
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I'm surprised it hasn't happened here.Tankers full of gas just about everywhere-easy to grab one and have 5k gals of fuel.Grab some road flares and drive it into a Wal Mart or other crowded store and whoosh......... 
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:53:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: "worst incidents of this kind" If the author wasn't so prone to project negativity and would have looked at the silver lining, she could have written, 62 thieves smoked in attempt to steal gasoline. She could have then added some flair to the story with something like, It really was like fishing on a bream bed... I mean the possibilities are endless for an uplifting story instead of such a buzz kill piece she wrote.. |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:54:07 AM EDT
[#33]
Bad things happen. Sometimes to good people. Best just to prepare for the bad times.
And not be silly. |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:56:44 AM EDT
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TIA bitches
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Posted: 8/10/2019 10:56:50 AM EDT
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Third world going to third world...
 Fire hazard from static electricity during fueling operations 1948 |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 11:00:31 AM EDT
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It'll go higher.The lucky ones died outright......... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Solid body count. Can you imagine being badly burned in a third world shithole? Being debrided with a rusty cheese grater and a bucket of urine from a mystical magic lizard. Screw that, just kill me. That video of the people standing under the 87 octane geyser with buckets and coolers was cringe worthy too. Nope nope nope. |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 11:02:28 AM EDT
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They need common sense gasoline reform.
Or maybe just common sense. |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 11:04:47 AM EDT
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Exactly. Can you imagine being badly burned in a third world shithole? Being debrided with a rusty cheese grater and a bucket of urine from a mystical magic lizard. Screw that, just kill me. That video of the people standing under the 87 octane geyser with buckets and coolers was cringe worthy too. Nope nope nope. |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 11:05:26 AM EDT
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62 people dead, no firearms used. I know this was an accident but think if someone wanted to use a fuel truck to intentionally cause harm. |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 11:12:21 AM EDT
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No one needs that much fuel.
You can’t hunt deer with a fuel truck. |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 11:13:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @ZMV Shut it down for today. Rest easy OP. You’ve won the day.  Midnight Oil - Beds Are Burning |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 11:13:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Oh, they were smoking alright. |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 11:15:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
There was one in Central/ South America with a pipeline. Guys were collecting gas in whatever, it ignited and a whole bunch of them burned alive. I'll take the explosion over burning alive anyday. However, I prefer to just use the pump Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Seems like I remember this happening a few years ago. I'll take the explosion over burning alive anyday. However, I prefer to just use the pump |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 11:15:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Most likely, everyone was smoking. |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 11:17:06 AM EDT
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Someone who was about to cure cancer or AIDS was likely killed in this tragic accident. Sad
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Posted: 8/10/2019 11:21:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Most likely, everyone was smoking. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pakistan-tanker-fire-shell-idUSKBN19W1FS https://newson-gale.com/faq-items/static-grounding-for-tank-trucks-22/ |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 11:24:53 AM EDT
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It's been a few years since we heard about one of these, but there have been some epic pipeline puncturing oil theft fails in West Africa as well.
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Posted: 8/10/2019 11:25:31 AM EDT
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67 dead is about normal for stealing gasoline. it happens all the time in third world countries. example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVKvXRd5Nko
https://www.wmtw.com/article/gasoline-pipeline-explosion-in-mexico/25958015 Quote HistoryQuoted:
67 dead is about normal for stealing gasoline. it happens all the time in third world countries. example Pipeline Explosion kills 85 , Burns 50+ in central Mexico https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVKvXRd5Nko
https://www.wmtw.com/article/gasoline-pipeline-explosion-in-mexico/25958015 |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 11:26:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm surprised it hasn't happened here.Tankers full of gas just about everywhere-easy to grab one and have 5k gals of fuel.Grab some road flares and drive it into a Wal Mart or other crowded store and whoosh......... |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 12:36:01 PM EDT
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They wouldn’t even have to be, most people don’t realize how dangerous transferring flammables is. There’s a reason there are instructions for safely filling cans on every pump. One of the worst explosions in Austin history was a Shell tanker refueling gas at a local station. The driver was new and fucked up procedure. As someone stated this stuff happens all over the third world. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pakistan-tanker-fire-shell-idUSKBN19W1FS https://newson-gale.com/faq-items/static-grounding-for-tank-trucks-22/ Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Most likely, everyone was smoking. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pakistan-tanker-fire-shell-idUSKBN19W1FS https://newson-gale.com/faq-items/static-grounding-for-tank-trucks-22/ |
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