Historical Events tagged with "level crossing"
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Passenger Train and Truck Collision at Geneva Station
A collision occurred between a passenger train and a truck at a level crossing at Geneva Station, located between Hennenman and Kroonstad in the Free State of South Africa. The accident resulted in the tragic deaths of twenty people, with an additional 260 individuals suffering injuries. The train, operated by Shosholoza Meyl, was traveling when it struck the truck, leading to significant chaos at the scene. Emergency services once again were put to the test in responding to such a large-scale incident, highlighting ongoing safety concerns over railway crossings in the region.
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An express train collided with a stationary car at a level crossing near the village of Ufton Nervet, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals and injuring 150 others. The collision occurred when the car was stuck on the tracks, which led to the train, traveling at high speed, striking it. This tragic incident highlighted issues related to railway safety and level crossings in the UK.
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