Car totally destroyed Car hit by train on track in Auboranges FR

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17.9.2024 - 23:16

The car was thrown off the tracks by the impact of the train, as reported by the Fribourg cantonal police on Tuesday evening.
The car was thrown off the tracks by the impact of the train, as reported by the Fribourg cantonal police on Tuesday evening.
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A 35-year-old female driver overlooked a flashing light signal at a level crossing in Auboranges FR on Tuesday evening and got caught between the barriers. She was able to get to safety before the train hit her car, according to the police.

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  • A 35-year-old female driver overlooked a flashing light signal at a level crossing in Auboranges FR on Tuesday evening.
  • She stopped between the barriers.
  • An SBB Interregio train crashed into the car.
  • The driver was able to get to safety beforehand.

The driver did not dare to break through the barriers, according to the Fribourg cantonal police. Nevertheless, she had the presence of mind to leave her car in time.

According to the authorities, the approaching SBB Interregio train, which was traveling from Lausanne to Payerne, crashed into the car despite emergency braking and threw it off the tracks.

Train passengers travel on in replacement bus

No one was injured in the accident. The 90 train passengers continued their journey in a replacement bus, it added.

Due to the incident, train services had to be interrupted for the duration of the recovery of the damaged train and the repair of the level crossing. According to the statement, the car was a total loss and was towed away.

According to the police, the 35-year-old driver will be reported to the relevant authorities. The police pointed out that the safety barriers are designed to give way under the pressure of a vehicle.

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