Chemical plant accident

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  1. chalupa

    chalupa Road Train Member

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    Drivers,

    A SUV broke the security barrier and raced thru the BASF plant in Clute, Texas today. Reported speeds exceeded 100 mph. The incident ended when the SUV crashed into a mty tank ( ISO ) container hooked to a CBSL truck likely there to load.

    The SUV driver was heard shouting " we're all gonna die ". The SUV driver was taken to the hospital with severe injuries as a result of the crash.

    SO?

    Well what this means to all of us whom haul chemicals...... this story will spread like wildfire in the chemical community and from this we can expect much tighter security and more barriers and what that means is more waiting time.

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  3. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    I say we pass a law requiring yet another badge--the TWIX badge. It'll require another background check and an additional fee of $250, but as an added bonus, it's a tasty snack too. Yessiree... security drenched in a chocolate coating over rich caramel and crunchy cookies.

    Yep, they're expensive, but won't the additional security they bring be worth it?

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  4. frdr

    frdr Medium Load Member

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    Mentally ill people do the damnest things.
     
  5. rookietrucker

    rookietrucker Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Security officials: Shouting driver crashes through gate of Brazoria County BASF plant

    more here >> Security officials: Shouting driver crashes through gate of Brazoria County BASF plant
     
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  6. Heavy Haul GIJoe

    Heavy Haul GIJoe Bobtail Member

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    What scares me half to death is the (so-called) security officers at these plants. Requirements must be overweight/ bad attitude/ lack of common sense. These are the people proteceting us from terrorist???
     
  7. chalupa

    chalupa Road Train Member

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    Seems the local news was off a bit on the speed..... radar guns might need a re-cal.

    Honestly though....the knee jerk from other plants ( and this one ) are going to be ridiculous !
     
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  8. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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  9. chalupa

    chalupa Road Train Member

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    I love it !!!!!!
     
  10. frdr

    frdr Medium Load Member

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    Scary, ain't it?
     
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