I looked up and down the street, hoping not too many people were witnessing this.
At least 10,000 people witnessed the train's departure from Washington.
Several more people witnessed this from further down the road.
Many people taking their Sunday evening walk witnessed the event.
At most, 3,000 people witnessed a world record, although officials said it was 7,000.
Several people on the ground witnessed the final moments of flight 240.
More than 20,000 people witnessed the ceremony, which began at 9:30 am.
At least 50 people witnessed this but crossed the street when the light turned green.
It is difficult to establish how many people witnessed the event.
Many people at the time must have witnessed that his lower leg was missing.