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Colm Moore · 06-03-2012, 18:50

Just to note that pretty much any explosive is much more dangerous in a confined space than out in the open. The more confined the greater the danger - some explosives will just burn and not explode if they aren't in a confined space like a gun breech or a shell.

In this case, while there does appear to be physical injury, most of the energy will be designed to dissipate as noise, which won't have been kind in the cab.

06-03-2012, 18:50	#8
Colm Moore Local Liaison Officer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,442	Just to note that pretty much any explosive is much more dangerous in a confined space than out in the open. The more confined the greater the danger - some explosives will just burn and not explode if they aren't in a confined space like a gun breech or a shell. In this case, while there does appear to be physical injury, most of the energy will be designed to dissipate as noise, which won't have been kind in the cab. __________________ Last edited by Colm Moore : 06-03-2012 at 18:59.