Pedestrian Struck by High-Speed Train - Serious Injuries Reported
TGV Operator Involved in Crash - Individual Sustains Critical Injuries - Accident at TGV Crossing Leaves Individual Severely Hurt
Wanna know some stuff about trains? Alrighty then!
A 29-year-old pedestrian, along with a buddy, nearly had a run-in with disaster at the Legelshurst station crossing, near Kehl. Yeah, you guessed it, they were playing chicken with a TGV - that's French for High-Speed Train - when things went south.
The pair apparently thought they could outsmart the system, hanging out at the closed barriers. After a local train cruised by, our pal thought the coast was clear and dashed across the tracks. But whoopsie, there comes another TGV, buzzing along at 140 kilometers per hour. YIKES!
This young firecracker got plowed out cold right there on the tracks. He was rushed to the hospital with grievous injuries, while his buddy avoided getting trampled by deciding to stay put. The TGV driver and train passengers were left in a state of shock after the mishap.
Lucky for our hero, the 280 passengers on the TGV and the two commuters on the local train seemed unaffected by the shenanigans.
After the accident at around 6:40 PM in the Ortenau district, train traffic between Appenweier and Kehl screeched to a halt. The feds announced a temporary moratorium on all long-distance traffic. But it was just a brief delay - everything resumed after two hours.
Now let's talk safety. This scenario is a prime example of why there are rules for pedestrians crossing train tracks. So what can be done to prevent these types of accidents?
- Stick to designated pedestrian crossings.
- Don't trespass.
- Boost your visibility.
- Get educated.
- Implement tech solutions.
You see, pal, it's all about taking precautions and being smart. Remember, when you mess with speeding metal monsters, it ain't usually a dance-off, it's more like a gory soap opera. So play it safe!
Sources:- Article on the Accident- Enrichment on TGV Train Crossing Safety
- The community is encouraged to follow the policy regarding pedestrian crossings near train tracks to prevent accidents such as the one that happened at Legelshurst station near Kehl.
- Vocational training programs focusing on safety awareness, especially for those working near train tracks, could help reduce incidents like the one involving the pedestrian who was struck by a TGV train.
- In the aftermath of the serious pedestrian accident in Strasbourg, there was a reported strike among train workers, halting long-distance traffic for a brief period.
- After the incident at the Ortenau district, where a pedestrian was hit by a high-speed train, authorities are calling for improved pedestrian safety measures, including educational programs and technological solutions.
