The resulting implosion sent shrapnel across the street 50 feet from where I was standing injuring several. One 44 year old had to have at least one leg ...
Note the "Transport America" truck after the blast. Before the blast, the
signal turned red and that truck pulled up just at the wrong time for
several spectators to the right of the camera. It completely blocked their
view and the missed the whole event! Yelling and boos could be heard as the
truck stopped at the signal. There was a mad dash to change viewing
location, but for some it was too late. They missed it.
Bakersfield PG&E plant implosion. So freaking cool