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Watch Out For Them Trains!

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by bigjoel, May 7, 2012.

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  1. May 7, 2012 #1
    bigjoel

    bigjoel Road Train Member

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    Kevin Harlow and his wife Kassie witnessed the train crash. … Harlow described how he saw the tractor-trailer stop along the railroad crossing. He said the driver got out and unsuccessfully attempted to free his truck.
    Less than three minutes later, Harlow said he heard the train’s whistle and saw the lights through the trees. The tractor-trailer’s driver jumped out of the train’s way with about 15 seconds to spare, Harlow said.
    Debris from the tractor-trailer scattered along the road. The impact sliced the vehicle into two pieces – one on either side of the tracks. White fluff covered the ground from the destroyed cotton bales the tractor-trailer carried.
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    No one was injured in the crash.
     
    bigjoel, May 7, 2012
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  3. May 8, 2012 #2
    Big Duker

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    Should have run over that loudmouthed broad doing all the screaming.
     
    Big Duker, May 8, 2012
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  4. May 8, 2012 #3
    keepntruckin

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    Coin Check
     
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  5. May 8, 2012 #4
    48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    Trucks aren't supposed to go that way. That crossing has been the site of several accidents over the years.

    Glad everyone was OK.
     
    48Packard, May 8, 2012
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  7. May 8, 2012 #5
    windsmith

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    Nice.. can't even keep the camera on the action, and now the screaming chick is going to sue the trucking company for emotional distress. And probably get a six figure settlement.
     
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  8. May 8, 2012 #6
    Winkjr

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    She was screaming like she was tied to the railroad tracks.
     
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  9. May 8, 2012 #7
    Ruges

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    Can I sue the screaming chick for emotional distress?
     
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  10. May 9, 2012 #8
    blanco

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    glad I had my speakers turned down. sheesh..
     
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  11. May 9, 2012 #9
    SuperLiner

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    Must have gotten high centered on those pesky landing gear legs on the trailer?? Or wedged the rear set of drives against the trailer because the decline angle was too steep? Is there anyone left for me to sue ... I need a Lawyer :biggrin_25523:
     
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  12. May 9, 2012 #10
    Lantern

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    Well darn, the truck wasn't stuck after the train hit. I don't see the problem.
     
    Lantern, May 9, 2012
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