jim_supra Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Just seen this in the news, a video showing an idiot jumping the fence at a railway crossing and nearly being flattened. http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20090209/video/vuk-man-dodges-a-train-at-a-level-crossi-49bfa63.html I can never understand people that do this, he was nearly killed just because he couldn't wait a little while longer. He'll never do it again I bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 he left his shoe behind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 may as well replace the shorts as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I actually just LOL'd at that person's life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 he left his shoe behind It was his Burberry cap. I'm not sure if he was just trying to look cool, as he did have plenty of time to sprint across, if need be, and I'm sure he had no idea how fast that train was going. Instant mash anyone?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendor Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Very nearly a candidate for the Darwin Awards. What an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I can't believe how close that was, he didnt even look, I'm actually suprised the first guy crossed too(maybe the train was out of sight then?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfy Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I think a lot of this has to do with how early the gates are put down, I used to live near a crossing with a station on one side, they would put the gates down before the train was even in sight, then minutes later it would trundle into the station, stop, passegers would get on and off, then it would trundle past, and on some occasions the gates would still stay down waiting for a train going the other way, it wasn't un usual to be waiting around 10 mins. Obviously thats not worth risking your life for, but can be very frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I think a lot of this has to do with how early the gates are put down, I used to live near a crossing with a station on one side, they would put the gates down before the train was even in sight, then minutes later it would trundle into the station, stop, passegers would get on and off, then it would trundle past, and on some occasions the gates would still stay down waiting for a train going the other way, it wasn't un usual to be waiting around 10 mins. Obviously thats not worth risking your life for, but can be very frustrating. Hampden Park, Eastbourne, per chance? The busiest railway crossing in Europe. Allegedly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I noticed that there have been a lot of adverts on the radio station I listen to about level crossing safety. It's aweful that people perish and are maimed in such a way. I think instead of the bell, there could be other things like movies, or videos of the approaching train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I think instead of the bell, there could be other things like movies, or videos of the approaching train. Or a big poster showing death & mayhem saying "Is it worth it?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Anyone else wished that he actually got splatted? Then the video would have been interesting. Or am I just sick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Nope, would have served him right. I'm all in favour of weeding out the stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Yes Animal, that sort of thing would work. Maybe in different languages too. JM, I dont think it's sick to want to see the death of a human, to see gore etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Anyone else wished that he actually got splatted? Then the video would have been interesting. Or am I just sick? I would feel for his family I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Maybe he was the same guy in the 'Chav gets decked' thread! He thought he could take on a train! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Anyone else wished that he actually got splatted? Then the video would have been interesting. Or am I just sick? Yes!! I can't believe he didn't go back for his shoe......must be Umbro or something... H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 ClickBack :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendor Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I noticed that there have been a lot of adverts on the radio station I listen to about level crossing safety. It's aweful that people perish and are maimed in such a way. I think instead of the bell, there could be other things like movies, or videos of the approaching train. Quite honestly if they cant associate a barrier, warning bell and tracks upon which a couple of hundred tons of metal is about to hurtle down with an inherent risk and then they deliberately pass into danger it should not surprise any of us that they get killed. Its natures way of dealing with idiots. The only problem is that the idiot got away with it and will breed more idiots to be a burden to us all. At the very least he should be sterilised to stop the human gene pool being contaminated. Maybe joking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Disgusting attitude. They have every much right to live as you or I. Using accidents as some kind of excuse for natural selection with no feeling for the person or their freinds and family sits uncomfortably with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick001 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 "SPEECHLESS" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 What would it have been called? It would not be 'road kill', track or train kill sounds a bit limp wristed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 What would it have been called? It would not be 'road kill', track or train kill sounds a bit limp wristed. A mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 A mess. Like a burst packet of Smiths Frazzles. PS Gaz are you the guy that is a mod on pistonheads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 The only problem is that the idiot got away with it and will breed more idiots to be a burden to us all. More than likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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