:Template:Did you know nominations/2011 M5 motorway crash

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• ... that the recent 34 vehicle pile-up on the M5 motorway (pictured) in Taunton, Somerset that killed seven people was believed to be caused by a bonfire and firework celebrations at the nearby rugby club?

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:*ALT1:... that the recent 34 vehicle pile-up (accident site pictured) in Taunton, Somerset was the worst in British history since 1991?

Created/expanded by Gjlewis1974 (talk). Nominated by Donnie Park (talk) at 18:51, 6 November 2011 (UTC)

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Comment The hook is not supported by the sources. All that we have is a "line of inquiry", and there was a fog at the time. Weasel words required here. Do not want to single out some living people who may not have done anything wrong. Hawkeye7 (talk) 03:14, 8 November 2011 (UTC)

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Comment The ALT hook is not mentioned or cited in the text. Hawkeye7 (talk) 03:14, 8 November 2011 (UTC)

• How about...

Alt 2 that a recent multiple-vehicle collision involving 34 vehicles near Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom resulted in 7 deaths and 51 injuries?

• 16px Yes, that is good to go. (I double-checked that none of the 51 have since died of their injuries.) Hawkeye7 (talk) 00:00, 11 November 2011 (UTC)

Created/expanded by Gjlewis1974 (talk), {{user|Skinsmoke}}, {{User|Bob Re-born}}, {{User|Polyamorph}}, {{User|Pontificalibus}}, {{User|BridesheadRecarpeted}}, {{User|Gjlewis1974}}, {{User|Rodw}}, {{User|Anthony Appleyard}}, {{User|Ianmacm}}, {{User|WWGB}}, {{User|Bridgeplayer}}. Nom by {{User|Simply south}} and {{User|Donnie Park}}. Simply south...... "time, department skies" for 5 years 17:15, 9 November 2011 (UTC)

• I was just considering nominating this. How about ALT3: ... that the use of fireworks has been investigated as a possible cause of the recent 34 vehicle pile-up on the M5 motorway (accident site pictured) in Taunton, Somerset? Crisco 1492 (talk) 13:26, 10 November 2011 (UTC)
• I've also added credits for the authors whom I think contributed the most (i.e. not just copyediting) Crisco 1492 (talk) 13:28, 10 November 2011 (UTC)
• 16px I would prefer "as a possible cause" pending the result of the inquest. (Which has already started. They don't muck about over there.) Hawkeye7 (talk) 00:00, 11 November 2011 (UTC)

::*Done. Apparently not. Crisco 1492 (talk) 00:38, 11 November 2011 (UTC)

::**16px Good to go. Hawkeye7 (talk) 00:45, 11 November 2011 (UTC)

::::*Which is preferred, ALT2 or 3? Or both? Crisco 1492 (talk) 00:51, 11 November 2011 (UTC)

::::**ALT3 sounds more interesting; ALT2 is more of a restatement of the news. And ALT3 carry contain the picture. Hawkeye7 (talk) 19:06, 17 November 2011 (UTC){{#if:yes|