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By Mail Foreign Service

If you've already been yelled at by your boss today, this is likely to make you feel a whole lot better.

For it's not many workers who can say they destroyed an entire warehouse full of alcohol in just a few seconds.



Yet that is just what this poor forklift driver in Russia did in a video that emerged on the internet on Friday.

The video, which appears to be taken from a CCTV camera in the roof of the warehouse, shows the forklift driver backing up just a little bit too quickly.
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He strikes a stack of boxes containing bottle of cognac and vodka - and the impact, to the horror of those standing by, brings the entire contents of the warehouse crashing down in a freak domino effect.

Workmen are pictured frantically clambering over the rubble to reach the two forklift drivers who appear to have been buried under the thousands of bottles.

Fortunately no one was seriously injured, with one driver suffering a wound to his foot, and the other apparently escaping unscathed.

Five million roubles (£105 000) worth of alcohol was destroyed in the accident, according to the Russian website that posted the video, scandalim.ru.

It is not clear if the driver had been sampling some of the stored wares when the incident occurred.

The video from the warehouse, which was not named, was posted on Friday. - Daily Mail

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2 Weeks ago Sbusiso wrote :
Hayi Hayi Patience, GET A LIFE!!
2 Weeks ago Anonymous wrote :
Way to go Jo! Wonder if he still has a job?
2 Weeks ago Moleko @ Patience wrote :
O Patience, be patient with the Guy it was only a mistake. I know you are just worried because we spent all your earnings last weekend over booze in Nelpruit and now you think alcohol should be banned. come month end you would be looking for some dope, And I know you so wish you were at the scene of the alcohol accident so you can indulge your cravings. GOT YOU!!!
2 Weeks ago Sue K wrote :
Wish I was there to lick up the pieces, lol. Anyone know how much that is in NZ dollars?
2 Weeks ago Dan wrote :
Patience...you must be a real hoot on a night out...
2 Weeks ago ryan wrote :
HAHA i rate that o has just been working to much and to lil drinking, so he got frustrated and said bugger that if he cant drink then no one can drink hahaha
2 Weeks ago darkwing wrote :
As Oscar Wilde said, "Work is the curse of the drinking classes."
2 Weeks ago Anonymous wrote :
Patience alcohol is not always bad only if in excess or drunk irresponsibly. Try and lighten up and see the humerous side of things. I am not a lover of alcohol but im not judgemental. Take the log out of your eye before you pin point the splinter in others'.
2 Weeks ago Anonymous wrote :
LOL. Nyet, nyet. This guy must have been a learner driver LOL. I like the way he revs it up, puff of smoke and all. Next thing looks like his foot gets stuck on the accelerator and he gets confused about turning left or right in reverse...LOL poor guy. How do you explain to the boss...properly hoping there's insurance that will cover this kind of thing....LOL
2 Weeks ago Dave wrote :
Let'sa all have a tequila party for Patience!!! How could you ban alcohol when you have such dull people like yourself?? the article seemed to interest you for someone who hates alcohol? Should try some we all know it's what you really want. bye now
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