Rampant Monster Truck Crashes Into Crowd in Mexico, Killing Eight, Injuring Dozens

Monster trucks have always been a bit frightening to me, as their drivers never seemed to be fully in control of their four-wheel-steered methanol-fueled combine harvester tire-toting machines. They just look a bit daunting to control, with the skinny suspension bits in the middle, the body perched up high and the massive (-ly heavy) wheels that offer little in the way of handling accuracy.

Now, a tragic Mexican incident has definitely made me steer clear of the sidelines of such motoring venues, as it left 8 people dead and around 80 or so injured, many of which are reportedly in serious condition.

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