Crash in wales between a train and lorry

[andel]

There has been a train/truck collission in Wales involving 175002 and a truck (!).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-16246123 for more info.

[61653]

Looks like that 175 vehicle might be a potential write-off...

[Jacko]

wow

last time i saw a story like this a cement mixer had fallen off a bridge onto a train.
my question is, what type of crossing was it? 2 gates, 1 gate or none?, just wondering why the lorry was even there if a train was coming

[andel]

It'll be a new cab but otherwise all ok - the train is designed for a bit more safety than some others

[Griff]

wow

last time i saw a story like this a cement mixer had fallen off a bridge onto a train.
my question is, what type of crossing was it? 2 gates, 1 gate or none?, just wondering why the lorry was even there if a train was coming

I quickly loaded up google maps and found the location of the incident on street view (as attached)

[Jacko]

so that would suggest the lorry was going around the gates
Stupid lorry driver, theyre there for a reason.

[John]

so that would suggest the lorry was going around the gates

No it doesn't. It just suggests the crossing has barriers. I'm no expert, but with the barriers down it would be a bit of a squeeze to get a lorry and trailer through...

Although the warning lights were working, as they are flashing in the background of the video in the link Andel posted (when the policewoman is speaking).

[JamieLei]

Lorry driver been arrested on suspicion of endangering safety. . Enough said

http://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/ ... ing_crash/

[Nawdic]

That just proves the fact that Pembrokeshire drivers are much better than Carmarthenhire drivers!

[orudge]

Lorry driver been arrested on suspicion of endangering safety. . Enough said

"Enough said"? I'm led to believe that, in such situations, it's fairly standard practice to take the driver into custody (assuming, of course, he is still alive). Doesn't mean he intentionally plonked his lorry on the tracks. Maybe he broke down? Maybe there's some other explanation? Don't be too quick to jump to conclusions.

[JamieLei]

Lorry driver been arrested on suspicion of endangering safety. . Enough said

"Enough said"? I'm led to believe that, in such situations, it's fairly standard practice to take the driver into custody (assuming, of course, he is still alive). Doesn't mean he intentionally plonked his lorry on the tracks. Maybe he broke down? Maybe there's some other explanation? Don't be too quick to jump to conclusions.

The highway code is pretty clear on phoning the signalman immediately using the crossing-side phone if a vehicle breaks down. There were barriers on the crossing so it's unlikely that he would have ploughed through them, in the event that the sunlight would have made the lights look off (as happened in Cumbria). The lights were clearly working too. I think I've covered most possibilities.

[orudge]

Perhaps, but the point I was making is just because somebody is arrested for something, doesn't mean they're guilty of any offence. There's quite possibly a good likelihood of it, but let's wait for it to be proven first, eh?

[JamieLei]

True - I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions. The fact he was arrested rather than simply questioned implies the police have a very strong reasoning and definitely a bite more than an inkling that he's responsible though.

[Chris]

True - I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions. The fact he was arrested rather than simply questioned implies the police have a very strong reasoning and definitely a bite more than an inkling that he's responsible though.

Ahem, Christopher Jeffries?

[JamieLei]

True - I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions. The fact he was arrested rather than simply questioned implies the police have a very strong reasoning and definitely a bite more than an inkling that he's responsible though.

Ahem, Christopher Jeffries?

Ok, I in shame back down from my position! Poor Mr Jeffries

[Pilot]

I have been told (by someone who works for Network Rail) that the 175002 has already been Written off by ATW.