QLD: Bus Depot Explosion threatens Services

Started by Buzz Killington, April 21, 2008, 05:23:21 PM

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Buzz Killington



QuoteBRISBANE bus services are at risk after one of three refuelling stations was shut down following a gas explosion overnight.

The refuelling station in Macgregor St, Upper Mt Gravatt, has been closed indefinitely after the explosion about 12.15am, which occurred after a bus had been refuelled.

A male employee was taken to QEII Hospital with minor injuries and a gas cylinder launched into a neighbouring building in the explosion.

A Brisbane Transport spokesman said bus services would not be cancelled, but problems could arise due to there only being two of the three refuelling depots in operation.

Passengers were assured the rest of the bus fleet was safe. It was believed to be an issue with the refuelling, not the manufacture of the gas cylinders.

Macgregor St has been closed at Logan Rd but is still accessible via Kessels Rd.


http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,23572081-952,00.html

Irisbus Rider

Holy Crap! If it happened for them, could it happen to us?

I'm assuming that bus was an MAN, if it was, we're expecting 18 MAN gassies, and if there is a serious fault with the bus, thats not good!

Wow :o

Buzz Killington

according to a tv news report, it was actually the gas container that exploded, ...

Irisbus Rider

Oh, wow, thats not good.

Bloody CNG, good for nothing, lol.

Busnerd

petrol is flammable too john and has been known to explode on occasion around the world...

Irisbus Rider

It sure has........

But it doesn't spontaneously combust to my knowledge, as CNG apprears to do.

Busnerd

It was most likely stored incorrectly..thats human error john..

Irisbus Rider

#7
Yeah, probably.....