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Old 02-08-2010, 07:19 PM
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Houston light rail crash
Guys, check this out from today.

METRO Bus Slams Into Light-Rail Train - Houston News Story - KPRC Houston

This is why I live in Houston and stay away from downtown.
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Old 02-08-2010, 09:56 PM
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Post Looks like an ooops to me
yeah...them buses are big and bad enough to knock a light rail off the tracks. Now they'll be drug-testing everyone, and some bus driver is gonna get nailed to the wall!
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Old 02-08-2010, 11:36 PM
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Don't look like the light train or the bus was moving vary fast most of the people that were hurt are most likey looking for a little free cash.
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