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Railway barriers - narrow escapes

  • Splinter
  • November 7, 2023 at 1:19 PM

There are 6 replies in this Thread which has previously been viewed 729 times. The latest Post (July 2, 2026 at 6:49 PM) was by UK Man.

  • Splinter
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    • November 7, 2023 at 1:19 PM
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    The news channels here will show you everything! People still try these stupid manoeuvres, believe it or not.

    Don't watch if squeamish.

    Video: un auto cruzó las vías con la barrera baja, fue embestido por el tren Sarmiento y murió una joven de 19 años | TN

    A Brit In Buenos Aires

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    • November 7, 2023 at 3:08 PM
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    Horrible to see.

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    • November 7, 2023 at 3:39 PM
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    I wonder if the driver behind him was sounding his horn for him to get a move on? If not, then it's his own fault.

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    • July 1, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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    Last weekend Ernestina Pais, a well known journalist and TV presenter was killed when she crossed the Tren de la Costa line at San Isidro when the barrier was down. The train driver simply didn't have time to stop because she crossed literally a split second before the train arrived at the crossing and she was killed instantly.

    The security cameras recorded the entire incident and are uploaded to YouTube, but I won't post them here. I ride past the spot nearly every day on my bicycle.

    A Brit In Buenos Aires

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    • July 1, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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    She was driving without a valid driving licence. Apparently had refused to take a breathalyser when she was stopped a few months ago

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    • July 1, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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    Quote from GlasgowJohn

    She was driving without a valid driving licence. Apparently had refused to take a breathalyser when she was stopped a few months ago

    Yes, I understand she had a drinking problem. This was at 7.30 pm by the way, but really, a tragedy.

    A Brit In Buenos Aires

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    • July 2, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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    Our railway crossing barriers collapsed years ago and weren't replaced. Nobody paid attention to them anyway. The train from/to BA goes that bloody slow anyway even a snail could get across the track without being hit.

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