Moscow Subway Tunnel Collapses
Moscow Subway Tunnel Collapses
(OP)
This report does not give much detail. I am glad tot hear no causalities. I wonder if lack of maintenance has anything to do with this.
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Lutfi






RE: Moscow Subway Tunnel Collapses
RE: Moscow Subway Tunnel Collapses
He also said the sign damaged the piles supporting the roof. Most tunnel roofs are arched and do not require piles to support them.
It must be one hell of a sign that could cause damage to tunnel that is so deep! I am sure more facts will come later that will shed light on what really happened.
Regards,
Lutfi
RE: Moscow Subway Tunnel Collapses
RE: Moscow Subway Tunnel Collapses
Builder Held in Metro Accident
By Nabi Abdullaev and Anastasiya Lebedev
Staff Writers
"Moscow prosecutors on Monday detained the head of the company whose workmen drove concrete posts into a metro tunnel and hit a packed train.
"All 500 passengers on the train were safely evacuated after the accident on the dark green line in northern Moscow on Sunday afternoon."
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