I have had some questions, too. This crossing is in downtown Midland and there are many very tall buildings in the general area, though, I don’t think right there. In other words, it wasn’t out in the “wide open spaces”. Also, parts of Midland had been having their electricity out, and some speculated that this might have caused the gate not to work like it was supposed to. One witness said it came down and then popped right back up.
The very first thing I asked myself, and I am not taking away from the extreme heartache and sorrow everyone involved is feeling...is...why on EARTH would a parade even cross a train track in the first place? I feel bad even second-guessing, but there ARE lots of unanswered questions...
Continue to pray for all involved. They are in extreme pain, either bodily or in the heart.
I didn’t know about a power outtage.
Maybe this track goes through the middle of town? Likely this town might exist originally because of a track.
That’s another good question, although the main drag in this town may have the tracks intersect.
Thanks for the mention of the area around the incident.
Sure am sorry folks are having to go through this.