Top 10 Scary Radio Moments of 2006
By Corey Deitz, About.com Guide
The Independent (UK) reported: "A late-night radio talkshow host spoke of his shock after a listener died on air during a phone-in...The caller, known only as Terry, was taking part in a debate on Liverpool's Magic FM 1548 when the line suddenly went silent. The DJ, Pete Price, was so concerned he abandoned his show and raced around to the man's house."
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