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Haymarket T stop shut due to possible radiation leak
By adamg on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 12:06pm
Yep, just when you thought nothing else could cause problems on the T. Channel 4 reports hazmat crews are in the busway with a truck, licensed to carry radioactive materials, with readings showing a possible leak.
UPDATE: Crews began clearing scene shortly after noon, when readings showed acceptable levels.
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Hollywood blockbuster
Radiation leak into the subway where a lost pet python has taken up residence....the last thing the victims hear before they are dragged screaming into the black pits of the aged tunnel system, "say hello to your mother for me."
With great power ...
Comes great responsibility.
Sounds to me like a cross
between Rodan and Daylight. Equally campy movies IMO, although one wasn't meant to be.
Pretty sure they found the snake at some point.
All you have to worry about is radioactive rats.
how much did they charge for "cleanup"
The bill they sent to Penelope's keeper makes me wonder if they plan to send out a bill for this one.
I was really hoping you'd end
I was really hoping you'd end that with, "We all float down here."
Latest from the T has both
Green Line and Orange Line trains stopping at Haymarket again, but the only access into and out of the station is through the Orange Line Congress Street entrance. The busway remains closed.
Was listening to the scanner
and the reporting officer clearly only stated that the truck had a radiation placard and was driving through the city. No mention of a leak at any time during his report.
So, not sure where that came from.
If I read the Boston.com story correctly,
the truck was stopped for a random check of vehicle and driver when the radiation "leak" was discovered.