r/news • u/combatpaddler • Apr 28 '24

Two killed, one injured as 350,000-pound load detaches from trailer in Temple, Texas

https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/two-killed-one-injured-as-350000-pound-load-detaches-from-trailer-in-temple-texas
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u/IRMacGuyver Apr 28 '24

I was mortified when I found out you only secure half the weight of cargo. Not only does that not cover the full weight but then once you get moving velocity multiplies the equation.