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Barges Hit Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

News America Now — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:27:42 +0000

“Two barges reportedly struck the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel this morning, and officials have closed the southbound lanes while they check for damages. Traffic patters will soon alternate to alleviate backups, officials said. The barges struck the 17.6-mile span of U.S. 13 between the two tunnels.” Link

North Carolina Slim Jim Plant Collapses

News America Now — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:20:39 +0000

North Carolina Slim Jim Plant Collapses

“Jeffrey Hammerstein, district chief with Wake County Emergency Medical Services, said five injured people were tagged as priority patients with serious conditions. Hammerstein said officials were searching for three people missing from the site in Garner, a Raleigh suburb, but it wasn’t clear whether they were inside during the explosion.”

10 Dead After Human Smuggling Vote Capsizes In Florida

News America Now — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:57:26 +0000

10 Dead After Human Smuggling Vote Capsizes In Florida

Up To 10 Killed In Soledad, CA Bus Crash – Orion Pacific Tour Bus

News America Now — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:39:09 +0000

Up To 10 Killed In Soledad, CA Bus Crash
“An Orion Pacific Tour Bus carrying 48 passengers, including French tourists, crashed at about 3:25 p.m. PT (6:25 p.m. ET) on an overpass at Camphora Gloria Road off Highway 101, KSBW reported.”

8 Killed In Louisiana Helicopter Crash

News America Now — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:29:34 +0000

“The helicopter, operated by PHI Inc., crashed about 3:30 p.m. shortly after taking off from PHI’s base in Amelia, said Richard Rovinelli, a spokesman for the company. The cause of the crash isn’t clear. Rovinelli did not know the type of helicopter or its exact destination. He said the helicopter was carrying two pilots and seven passengers. Identities of the victims have not yet been released.” [Link]