In a shocking incident in Nanning, a city in southern China, newly installed sewage pipes burst during a pressure test, unleashing a fountain of human waste onto a busy roadway. Footage of the incident has circulated widely on social media, showing a deluge of sewage erupting up to 10 meters (33 feet) into the air before showering unsuspecting cars, pedestrians, and cyclists.
The dramatic event occurred at a road construction site, where the force of the explosion was powerful enough to flip a digger and damage nearby vehicles. Eyewitness accounts describe the scene as chaotic, with people caught off guard by the unexpected shower of brown waste. “I’m drenched in poo,” exclaimed one driver, who reported that his car was “ruined” and covered in filth. Dash-cam footage captured the moment, revealing a windshield completely obscured by waste as the windshield wipers struggled in vain to clear it.
Local media indicated that the burst likely happened when construction workers were conducting a pressure test on the newly laid sewage pipes. The aftermath of this so-called “poo-cano” has raised concerns about the integrity of the construction and the safety measures in place.
In response to the incident, local authorities have stated that they are taking immediate action to address the situation and investigate the causes behind the sewage explosion. They have promised to implement measures aimed at preventing such occurrences in the future.
As the cleanup effort gets underway, the incident has sparked discussions about urban infrastructure safety and the need for rigorous testing before new sewage systems are put into operation.
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