A train collided with a lorry at a level crossing in Poland, leaving seven passengers injured in a dramatic incident caught on CCTV.
The crash occurred in the village of Nowa Sucha, in the Masovian Voivodeship, around midday on Tuesday, November 26.
Footage of the event shows vehicles waiting as the barriers at the crossing were down.
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When the barriers lifted, two cars passed through, but moments later, warning lights started flashing again to signal the imminent arrival of a train.
At this point, the lorry became stuck on the tracks.
The truck driver quickly exited the cab and ran to the side, frantically waving his arms in an attempt to alert the train to stop.
However, the train barreled into the vehicle, striking it with such force that the lorry flipped onto its side.
Dust and debris erupted from the collision, emphasizing the magnitude of the crash.
While seven passengers aboard the train sustained injuries, none of them were life-threatening. However, the repercussions of the accident were extensive.
Polish State Railways (PKP), which released the CCTV footage and a statement about the incident, described the fallout as “enormous.”
Repairing the damage to the rail infrastructure is estimated to cost over £2.3 million.
Additionally, the collision caused over 3,500 minutes of delays, with 120 trains disrupted and a key railway line blocked, leaving hundreds of travelers stranded or unable to reach their destinations.
PKP expressed frustration with the lorry driver’s actions, stating that the incident could have been avoided had he adhered to safety protocols.
“The driver did everything the opposite of what logic would suggest.
When all he had to do was simply follow the rules and regulations, the tragedy would not have happened,” the company said.
They also confirmed that the driver would face financial responsibility for the extensive damages, including the cost of repairing infrastructure, damage to the train, and expenses from the rescue operation.
The crash serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of ignoring railway crossing warnings and the devastating consequences that can follow.
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SOURCE: Terrifying footage shows train ploughing into truck on level crossing, injuring seven passengers
