"train hit a trailer loaded with aluminum bars..."

 

Many of our workplaces are in regions where active railroads operate. Commonly vehicles must cross the railroad tracks. Trains cannot stop on a coin. Here is a recent incident where a truck hauling aluminium did not make it across in time.

One afternoon, the train hit a trailer loaded with aluminum bars in front of the (location omitted) in the city of (name omitted), the driver was slightly injured.

The events occurred around 1:30 p.m. on the railroad tracks that run parallel to the road (name omitted).

It is a Volvo tractor truck, model 2019, white, with Federal Public Service license plates.

The unit was driven by a 29-year-old male named (name omitted), who is originally from the city of (name omitted).

The man said that when he tried to cross the tracks at the height of the (name omitted) company, he did not notice the train, since he blew the whistle until he was practically on top of his unit.

The Ferromex 4904 machine, operated by 37-year-old train operator, hit the cab of the tractor-trailer and dragged it several meters.

Witnesses to the events immediately requested the presence of the city's rescue and security corporations through multiple reports to the state emergency system 911.

Paramedics from the Red Cross arrived at the scene and attended to the driver of the trailer, who presented only minor blows that did not require hospitalization.

Firefighters and Civil Protection elements controlled the fuel leak from one of the tanks.

Members of the National Guard road division were also present.

Finally, the personnel of the Department of Experts, attached to the Subdirectorate of Traffic and Roads, took charge of the accident.

The work to remove the tractor-trailer lasted for several hours until it was finally deposited in a corral in the city for safekeeping.

The case was turned over to the competent authority to continue with the procedures established by law.

We pray that the driver recovers fully from the accident. In our previous career we worked at a plant that one had to cross railroad tracks to get to. We repeatedly told the truckers upon departing “watch out for the trains”. 

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