On (26 Apr 98) Barbara McNay wrote to Blake Bowers...
 BM> This brings to mind something I saw up in that area (don't know what
 BM> state, but I'd guess it was in New Jersey, Delaware, or Maryland)
 BM> about 30 years ago:  On the approach to a tunnel, there were signs
 BM> saying that vehicles with, or pulling trailers with, gas bottles were
 BM> not to use the tunnel, but were instead to use an open-air route.  The
A couple of reasons for that.  One is the design of the tanks
themselfs, even more so 30 years ago.  Not the safest thing in
an accident.  The biggest concern, is if they are in an accident,
with a unlikely fire, the possiblity of a blevy.
 Secondly, is the cargo itself.  I would rather deal with a half
full gas tank in an accident anyday, as opposed to a half full
propane tank.  The potential that the propane tank has, is
scary!
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