Close Call For Rescuers In Croatia Rail Accident
July 26th, 2009 Posted in Bizarre, News, Prototype, VideoMany thanks to Stian Storengen from Norway, who sent this link to me; it is definately worth sharing!
I’m a Firefighter and Paramedic, so it is difficult for me not to be critical of this railroad accident scene in Croatia. I understand they do things differently there, so I’m going to keep my mouth shut about that; However, it clearly demonstrates that danger doesn’t stop once emergency services arrive.
I have no clue what the news reporter is saying, and I hope the commercial in the beginning is as entertaining as the one I got to see… keep your wits about you, and your eye on the ball:
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4 Responses to “Close Call For Rescuers In Croatia Rail Accident”
By Stian Storengen on Jul 26, 2009
As for the close call, little info is found on the net. The narration mentions that the driver of the rescue train “finally managed to stop the engine”, it seems to me that it comes more or less sideways, so I don’t think he could do more than hold on…
For the actual crash itself, see for instance http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32123550/ns/world_news-europe/
By Backyard on Jul 26, 2009
Some points here:
Protect the scene of the accident in both directions, even from rescue vehicles.
Use jumpers to drop signals.
By RGoodell on Jul 26, 2009
Excellent video and news story, Stian… Thanks so much for your participation!
By Maurice Gray on Nov 17, 2009
wow,talk about a close shave!