Accidents
Train Collides With Truck At Railway Crossing In The Netherlands
On Thursday, October 30, a collision occurred at a secured railway crossing in the town of Meteren, the Netherlands, when a passenger train struck a truck.
The Dutch railway company ProRail published a video online to warn drivers about the dangers of crossing train tracks and to educate the public on how to react in such situations.
According to local media reports, five people traveling in the truck were injured in the crash, which happened in the southeastern part of the country. The passenger train was carrying around 200 people at the time. The video shows how quickly tragedy can unfold at a railway crossing.
ProRail, YouTube
ProRail released the video as part of a public awareness campaign, urging drivers to act safely at railway crossings. Their message is clear - to prevent such accidents from happening again.
"Safety begins with attention and making the right decisions - especially when driving heavy trucks," the company said alongside the video.
ProRail also sent out a strong message: it's better to damage the gate or barrier than to risk a life. If your vehicle becomes stuck on a railway crossing, you should always drive through one of the barriers to avoid a possible tragedy.
The company emphasized that railway barriers are designed to break under pressure, so vehicles can push through them if needed. ProRail stressed they would much rather see damaged barriers than witness another fatal accident.
The Dutch railway company ProRail published a video online to warn drivers about the dangers of crossing train tracks and to educate the public on how to react in such situations.
According to local media reports, five people traveling in the truck were injured in the crash, which happened in the southeastern part of the country. The passenger train was carrying around 200 people at the time. The video shows how quickly tragedy can unfold at a railway crossing.
ProRail, YouTube
ProRail released the video as part of a public awareness campaign, urging drivers to act safely at railway crossings. Their message is clear - to prevent such accidents from happening again.
"Safety begins with attention and making the right decisions - especially when driving heavy trucks," the company said alongside the video.
Drive through the barriers if necessary
ProRail also sent out a strong message: it's better to damage the gate or barrier than to risk a life. If your vehicle becomes stuck on a railway crossing, you should always drive through one of the barriers to avoid a possible tragedy.
The company emphasized that railway barriers are designed to break under pressure, so vehicles can push through them if needed. ProRail stressed they would much rather see damaged barriers than witness another fatal accident.
