Amtrak train hits car outside of Tampa

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Amtrak train hits car outside of Tampa

Post by ZachL » Sat May 30, 2015 5:25 pm

Article: http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/2015/05/ ... /28215119/
Crossing location: https://www.google.com/maps/@27.965938, ... C5vmEQ!2e0

Nothing major, considering the driver wasn't hurt. However, this goes to show you how idiotic people can be. :Roll: Also, I'm curious to know what the speed limit through there is, because 78-79 MPH does seem quite fast. Although though the train may have been going fast, the driver was clearly at fault for attempting to go around the gates.
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Re: Amtrak train hits car outside of Tampa

Post by freebrickproductions » Sat May 30, 2015 10:54 pm

Glad to hear that no-one was hurt - especially since a lot of pedestrians have been getting hit and killed by trains in my area lately. :Unsure: Though with some of the things I've seen, I'm kinda not surprised. :glare:
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