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Topic: 4 Dead, 17 Hurt When Train
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4 Dead, 17 Hurt When Train
Hits Texas Vets Parade
Associated Press, by Staff
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Posted By:JoniTx, 11/15/2012 8:36:32 PM
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| Authorities say four people are dead and 17 others are injured after a train slammed into a parade float headed to a West Texas event honoring wounded veterans. Union Pacific spokesman Tom Lange says the eastbound train was sounding its horn before it hit the float Thursday as it approached a railroad crossing in Midland. He says the crossing gate and lights were working at the time. Lange didn´t know if the train crew saw the float approaching. City of Midland spokesman Ryan Stout says 10 of those injured are in critical condition at Midland Memorial Hospital,
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
JoniTx, 11/15/2012 8:41:10 PM (No. 9017234)
Here´s a link to the local CBS station:
http://www.cbs7.com/news/details.asp?ID=38997
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
NorthernDog, 11/15/2012 8:44:42 PM (No. 9017239)
An awful accident. Prayers for all involved.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
enuf8, 11/15/2012 10:50:40 PM (No. 9017407)
The driver must not have been paying any attention to where he was. Flashing red lights, sound and a guard comes down like a minute before the train reaches the crossing.
At this location, the distance between Highway 80 (Front St.) is not great enough for the truck and trailer´s length to clear the highway, but this type of situation happens frequently and traffic backs up. More photos at mywesttexas.com.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
frede, 11/15/2012 11:28:06 PM (No. 9017474)
A fast moving train takes several miles to stop. This has been known for more than a 100 years.
The train engineer blows his horn, and gates go down. The gates are automatic, operating from the same network as the trackside signals. The gate electronics also sends a signal to the engineer and the system controller about the proper operation of the gates.
The incompetence lies totally with the float driver. There is no other person or thing responsible. He
(or she) must be certain that there is adequate space to clear the tracks before he proceeds.
Condolences to the others which were killed or injured.
BTW, I am involved in the trackside signaling business.
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