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Garage roof almost kills DIY'er

2013 Reader Submission
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A Builder, Jack Weir was demolishing a garage alongside a house to make room for an extension.

The garage had other plans - especially when the concrete roof decided to drop and push the side wall onto daid builder....

Anyway - you have to see the video ...http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2318206/Dramatic-moment-garage-falls-builder-knocks-supporting-wall-removing-roof-first.html

Submitted on 05/02/2013

Submitted by: Richard Garland
Reference: Daily Mail UK 02/05/13

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Candi said:
Definitely Toss: Other
Sorry, Richard, but this doesn't really say 'Darwin' to me. The other moderators may differ. Thanks anyway, and submit again.


Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
After watching that video I'm more than willing to nominate this guy for an HM. Just take one look at the roof and the wall he was knocking down and it was clear to me that the roof would likely push the wall into the alley where he was standing. He definitely should have known better as far as I'm concerned. Thanks, Richard!


James said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
A MASSIVE UBER-FAIL!!!! Bricks can fall as easily in the wrong direction as in the planned direction. He could/should have been a coat of paint on the wall behind him! One lucky jamoke! Thanks, Richard!


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