Steam Pipe 2

    Its inconceivable that two people climbed out of this truck while a column of scalding steam was engulfing the site.

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    Background:
    On Jul 18, 2007, an 83yr old steampipe, running under Lexington Avenue at 41st St. exploded just before 6pm - during the height of the evening rush hour. One person was killed (some blocks away; of a heart attack) and the driver & passenger in this truck were severely burned. This truck was eventually removed from the crater on July 21/22.

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    1. jenchung (59 months ago | reply)

      Oh my gosh, what a photograph. It's a really astounding story - I hope the driver and passenger pull through.

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      Mashyguy, naughton321, and korobokkuru added this photo to their favorites.

    3. algoldberg1962 (59 months ago | reply)

      hey this is a great shot
      the detail is great
      what camera and lens
      how did you get this kind of view

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      Charley Lhasa, Harrison Brooks, NEuFa, Erik D, and 7 other people added this photo to their favorites.

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