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Tragic Derailment...Spain

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Old 25th July 2013, 14:52
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Tragic Derailment...Spain

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-2...-spain/4844594

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Prayers and thoughts to all...


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Old 25th July 2013, 16:41
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There is CCTV footage on You tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUuinz3koDw

the reports are that the train was travelling faster than the 80kmph speed limit
It's a real surprise that anyone was still alive after the crash

lots of prayers and healing needed and being sent
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Old 25th July 2013, 17:37
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Very tragic indeed. RIP.

From information given in the news reports they were doing 190km/h in an 80 zone. The driver is being investigated by the police.

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Absolutely terrible! Our thoughts and prayers for the deceased, injured and their families.
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The Driver survived and walked away from the wreck

The Press are at present condemning him openly as he APPARENTLY is a speed freak posting speedo pics whilst driving on Facebook

and of course that radio message he sent just before the crash

whatever next ?
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Old 27th July 2013, 15:51
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I have heard the the way the coaches are constructed added to the problem, apparently they share a bogie! Could this be an added problem? Whatever it was a very sad day for the people and families caught up in this tragedy!
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Old 27th July 2013, 16:03
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Very sad indeed.That footage will haunt him forever.
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