What to Do If Your Car Gets Stuck on Train Tracks
The latest collision between a train and a vehicle that killed six people just outside New York City on Tuesday night has brought attention to the dangers of driving near train crossings. More than 230 people have been killed in 2,100 collisions with trains nationwide in the past year, according to the Federal Railroad Administration. Experts say that if your car is stuck on train tracks, leave the vehicle and run toward the direction of the oncoming train and off to the side in order to avoid any potential flying debris from the collision. Click to read more tips from experts about handling car issues near trains.
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The latest collision between a train and a vehicle that killed six people just outside New York City on Tuesday night has brought attention to the dangers of driving near train crossings. More than 230 people have been killed in 2,100 collisions with trains nationwide in the past year, according to the Federal Railroad Administration. Experts say that if your car is stuck on train tracks, leave the vehicle and run toward the direction of the oncoming train and off to the side in order to avoid any potential flying debris from the collision. Click to read more tips from experts about handling car issues near trains.
