In a bizarre and stomach-churning incident, a newly-installed sewage pipeline in Nanning, China, burst during a pressure test, sending Poop of human shooting 33 feet into the air. Dashcam footage of the event has captured the chaotic moment when the explosion drenched nearby vehicles, pedestrians, and motorcyclists in sewage.
Pressure Test Gone Wrong
According to local reports, the sewage pipe burst occurred during a routine pressure test by qualified engineers who were overseeing the installation of the system. While pressure tests are a common practice to ensure the durability and integrity of new pipelines, the results of this one were unexpected and dramatic.
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The force of the blast created what has now been dubbed a “poop volcano,” launching an orange-brown fountain of human waste high into the air. Some reports described how the eruption was so powerful that it almost shattered a car’s windshield as sewage rained down on a busy road.
Unfortunate Aftermath
In the aftermath of the explosion, pedestrians and motorcyclists were seen attempting to maneuver through the flood of waste covering the streets. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though the mess caused significant disruption to traffic and left many people in a foul situation—literally.
Videos of the incident, showing sewage shooting up like a geyser, quickly went viral. Users on social media responded with both disgust and humor. One user on X commented, “I can smell this video,” while another joked, “Caught in a sh***y situation.”
Authorities Respond
The Nanning Municipal Emergency Management Bureau confirmed that the pipeline burst was indeed the result of a septic tank explosion. However, they denied that the rupture was caused by accidental damage during construction. The Bureau clarified that the explosion occurred while engineers were conducting a pressure test on the sewage system.
While no one was physically harmed in the incident, the aftermath saw many vehicles damaged by the sewage poop flood. Several drivers voiced complaints about the damage and the unbearable stench left behind.
“My car is stained yellow and it smells. I can’t continue using it,” one frustrated driver told local reporters.
A Messy Situation, But No Casualties
Though the ‘poop volcano’ left roads flooded and vehicles coated in sewage, no major injuries or fatalities were reported. Cleanup efforts are expected to take some time, as workers attempt to clear the roads and assess the damage to the affected sewage pipeline.
This unusual and dramatic event has captured the attention of the internet, becoming the latest viral sensation from Nanning, albeit one that many would prefer to forget.