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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Nov 10, 12:24 AM
Large vehicles restricted at Orcas Island ferry terminal after cracks discovered in support beams
Washington State Ferries is still allowing smaller vehicles to board ferries.
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Large vehicles restricted at Orcas Island ferry terminal after cracks discovered in support beams
The Seattle Times and KING5 (Tegna, Seattle) describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened Washington State Ferries is still allowing smaller vehicles to board ferries.
The headline split The left frames it as "Cracks in Orcas Island ferry ramp cut off truck deliveries". The center frames it as "Large vehicles restricted at Orcas Island ferry terminal after cracks discovered in suppo...".
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Left / center-leftCracks in Orcas Island ferry ramp cut off truck deliveries
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CenterLarge vehicles restricted at Orcas Island ferry terminal after cracks discovered in support beams
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The Seattle TimesNews report · Nov 10, 2:25 AM
Cracks in Orcas Island ferry ramp cut off truck deliveries
The cracks were found during a routine structural inspection, while a similar ramp at Lopez Island was OK.
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