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RF News 8th September 2008 11:31

Driver crashes on to railway line (BBC News)
 
A motorist has a lucky escape when his car crashes through railings on to a railway track in Dorset.

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bramleyman 8th September 2008 16:30

I don't suppose for one minute the driver will be blamed.

davat 8th September 2008 21:30

They should be charged at Network costings the same as T.O.C's for all delays caused and the damage as well.

Deathbyteacup 9th September 2008 07:42

Why is it nessasarily the drivers fault?

It could have been another motorist, or a manufactoring / repair fault with the car, a blown out tire, or any number of things out of anyone's control.

To have the foresight to run towards a Signal Box or lineside telephone after just being in a car crash and the shock etc. that comes with it is almost commendable if you ask me, though I'd have rung 999 while I was at it.

Shed Cat 9th September 2008 20:51

Yes I thought that too. One sentence implys he was responsibly running towards the signal box to ensure the trains were stopped. The next sentence says he was running away. I suppose the local news reporter probabbly coulndnt be bothered to find out the real story, and scribbled any old rubbish to cover himself.

Arthur Maunsell 10th September 2008 07:35

might have had a long run to a signal box in some locations....:D

tonyharker 10th September 2008 09:48

Wool Signal box is right next to the crossing. I don't know if it is manned all the time though.


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