Plane carrying dangerous viruses crashes (1)

1 Name: Sling!XD/uSlingU 2005-10-07 14:26 ID:kFOc0RZQ

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/world/12836481.htm
"WINNIPEG, Manitoba - A cargo plane carrying small amounts of flu virus crashed on railway tracks near Winnipeg's city center Thursday, killing the pilot but missing buildings and vehicles, authorities said.

The research samples of frozen influenza and herpes viruses were destroyed in the crash and ensuing fire along with other freight, Federal Express spokeswoman Karen Cooper said."

"Although the samples were labeled dangerous goods, they weren't considered hazardous at the crash site since all the cargo was destroyed in the blaze, Cooper said."

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