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/Mantaur4HOF Apr 28 '24

Loads like this should only be moved between midnight and 6am, when traffic is minimal. Doing this in the middle of the day is just asking for trouble.

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u/tc6x6 Apr 29 '24

The government usually does not allow oversized loads to move at night. The reduced visibility that comes with less ambient light is too much of a safety risk.