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Topeka residents should not drink water from faucets due to the fuel spillage in the storm sewers. All water should be boiled before used for drinking or cooking.
Witnesses on the Westgate bridge reported seeing parts falling off the tail of the plane into the river as the plane flew over. No injuries outside of the campus area and surrounding intersections have been reported. The public has been asked to not touch any of the fallen parts. If debris from the plane has landed in, on, or around your home, please report this to the police.
Houses within a two-block radius have been evacuated. Residents have been relocated to the YMCA and the YWCA. Residents that have not been evacuated should use their own discretion if evacuation is necessary. The Red Cross has been called in to help assist with those affected by the accident.
The following streets have been closed:
* Washburn Avenue between 15th street and 25st street
* Macvicar Street between 15th and Shunga Trail
* 21st street between Lincoln and Randolph
* 17th street between Lincoln and Randolph
Please avoid this area, but if needed, follow the posted detours.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Petro Plane Crash: Campus Update
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Emergency personnel have reported 100 fatalites and 200 injuries. Two firefighters have been taken to the Stormont Vail Hospital with smoke inhalation. Names have not yet been released, but families will be notified as soon as more information is known.
Fuel from the crash is pouring into storm sewers, causing rats and oppossums to escape across campus. Animal control has been notified and will tend to the problem as soon as the fire is under control and it is safe to enter campus. Individuals that have been relocated to Memorial Union have been advised to stay away from these animals to avoid further injuries and disease.
Emergency personnel have reported 100 fatalites and 200 injuries. Two firefighters have been taken to the Stormont Vail Hospital with smoke inhalation. Names have not yet been released, but families will be notified as soon as more information is known.
Fuel from the crash is pouring into storm sewers, causing rats and oppossums to escape across campus. Animal control has been notified and will tend to the problem as soon as the fire is under control and it is safe to enter campus. Individuals that have been relocated to Memorial Union have been advised to stay away from these animals to avoid further injuries and disease.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Petro Plane Crash Update
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At the time of the accident, Lee Arena was at full occupancy at close to 4,200 people. Those who were uninjured were relocated to the Memorial Union.
Fires started from fuel stored in both wings of the plane. The Forbes Fire Department is on the scene. All Topeka Fire departments and ambulance departments within a 50 mile radius have been requested to help.
All injuries and fatalities have not yet been reported. The university will be closed for two days while the scene is secured. Classes held in Petro Allied Health will be cancelled until further notice.
At the time of the accident, Lee Arena was at full occupancy at close to 4,200 people. Those who were uninjured were relocated to the Memorial Union.
Fires started from fuel stored in both wings of the plane. The Forbes Fire Department is on the scene. All Topeka Fire departments and ambulance departments within a 50 mile radius have been requested to help.
All injuries and fatalities have not yet been reported. The university will be closed for two days while the scene is secured. Classes held in Petro Allied Health will be cancelled until further notice.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Breaking News on Petro Plane Crash
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Topeka, KS- When the KC 135 plane crashed on the Washburn University campus, it broke into three parts. One wing landed on Petro Allied Health, crashing into Lee Arena. The main fuselage and the other wing of the plane smashed into the parking lot east of Petro Allied Health. The nose of the plane skidded across the itersection at 21st street and Washburn Avenue. The pilot is severly injured, but alive. He has been airlifted by Life-Star to Kansas City. All other injuries are still unknown.
Streets have been blocked off from through traffic within a mile radius of Washburn University.
KC 135 plane specifics can be found at http://www.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?fsID=10.
Please refrain from calling Washburn University. A hotline will be established as soon as more information is gathered. A designated area will be established for media coverage.
Topeka, KS- When the KC 135 plane crashed on the Washburn University campus, it broke into three parts. One wing landed on Petro Allied Health, crashing into Lee Arena. The main fuselage and the other wing of the plane smashed into the parking lot east of Petro Allied Health. The nose of the plane skidded across the itersection at 21st street and Washburn Avenue. The pilot is severly injured, but alive. He has been airlifted by Life-Star to Kansas City. All other injuries are still unknown.
Streets have been blocked off from through traffic within a mile radius of Washburn University.
KC 135 plane specifics can be found at http://www.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?fsID=10.
Please refrain from calling Washburn University. A hotline will be established as soon as more information is gathered. A designated area will be established for media coverage.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Plane Crashes into Lee Arena
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Topeka, KS-A KC 135 plane crashed into Petro Allied Health at Washburn University this evening around 7 p.m. An indoor field hockey game was being played in Lee Arena in front of a nearly full house when one of the plane's wings crashed into the arena. The plane was returning from a refueling trip headed toward Forbes Field when it went down without warning.
The crash was first reported to the authorities by members of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, whose house is adjacent to the arena. At this time, the extent of the damages, injuries, and other details are not available.
Washburn is a municipally owned, Division II University with an enrollment of 7,153 students and 1,045 faculty and staff. Washburn is located in the center of Topeka, Kan.
A KC 135 plane has a wing span of 130 feet 10 inches and is 136 feet 3 inches in length. It can hold up to 37 passengers, however the number of passengers onboard is still unknown.
Topeka, KS-A KC 135 plane crashed into Petro Allied Health at Washburn University this evening around 7 p.m. An indoor field hockey game was being played in Lee Arena in front of a nearly full house when one of the plane's wings crashed into the arena. The plane was returning from a refueling trip headed toward Forbes Field when it went down without warning.
The crash was first reported to the authorities by members of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, whose house is adjacent to the arena. At this time, the extent of the damages, injuries, and other details are not available.
Washburn is a municipally owned, Division II University with an enrollment of 7,153 students and 1,045 faculty and staff. Washburn is located in the center of Topeka, Kan.
A KC 135 plane has a wing span of 130 feet 10 inches and is 136 feet 3 inches in length. It can hold up to 37 passengers, however the number of passengers onboard is still unknown.
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