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by DoubleCluster 4728 days ago
Wow. The rocket exploded about 3 km from the guy filming it (from the speed of sound). It could have landed on his head...
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The Proton is fueled with Nitrogen Tetroxide and a variant of Hydrazine (UDMH). Both are incredible toxic and hazardous to humans, causing death with disturbingly small doses. UDMH is also a potent carcinogen.

Hopefully these folks were on the road and miles away before those fumes drifted their way.