Destroyed In Seconds

Episode Synopsis

Laurium, Greece – A fire breaks out at a plant storing volatile chemicals. The tanks are sent flying like rockets. Tapachula, Mexico – Hurricane Stan unleashes a wave of destruction on the community with massive floods that tear up houses, trees and bridges. UT – BMX rider Josh Bender jumps off a 50-foot cliff. He lets go of his bike and slams into the ground. San Juan, Argentina – During Turismo Carretera, Ernesto Bessone loses control and runs straight into a wall. Chandler, AZ – Michelle Updegraff is racing in her dragboat, but loses control from the get-go and the boat shatters into pieces. Wilmette, IL – A car crashes into a restaurant injuring 9 people. Monroe County, MI - Paul Sagehorn's motorcycle stunt goes wrong when he goes too slow and hits the landing ramp, flipping him over his bike and landing hard onto the ground. Aircraft carrier – A Lockheed S-3A Viking prepares for take off, but the catapult system isn't at the right pressure.