Posted on 03/05/2009 7:38:38 AM PST by ETL
I saw this on Fox News just this morning but couldn't find anything on it at their website (yet?). Fox reported that the man actually survived and is okay!
A brief description from the person who posted the YouTube video:
"Raw footage from a Turkish news station shows a man leveled by a truck as it is smashed from the side by a train that no one saw coming. The station claims that he miraculously survived the accident."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftl9JyJackI
Saw this on Telemundo last night. He survived and was presented with a birthday cake by his family to symbolize a second chance at life.
I wonder if he was quick enough to have maneuvered himself into the small gap between the wheels and frame or if he was just insanely lucky?
I have seen that a dozen times this morning, it also appears that the train conductor or engineer jumped at the last second, if you look closely somebody jumps from the direction of the locomotive just as the film starts. Top left corner.
re: smashed from the side by a train that no one saw coming
What was this, a field trip for clients of the Lighthouse for the Blind? How could someone not know a train was coming? They’re big and they are noisy, especially if they are blowing their horn.
Blessed by God.
Err, ahh. Looks like crew was ‘shoving’ some cars.(no engine on move, only conductor, who jumps at last second.
Thanks "conductor john". I didn't even notice that. Will take another look. Something like this must have a special impact on you. I assume you're in the railroad business?
Somebody sure did an excellent job of video reporting, the editing and slow motion was all short, pure information, and perfect.
You're right! Didn't catch that. Thanks.
The man is dressed in black and is on the left side of the screenshot.
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