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Post by setttt on Jul 3, 2006 17:58:58 GMT
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Post by chris on Jul 3, 2006 18:14:48 GMT
Just saw this. So was the driver speeding or was it a rumour?
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Post by setttt on Jul 3, 2006 18:23:37 GMT
That's what most sources are suggesting but it's probably just speculation at this stage. I must admit I find it hard to believe that speeding alone could result in complete wheelset failure though...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2006 18:25:27 GMT
This must be one of the worst (in terms of fatalities) metro accidents of recent times  |
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Post by Tubeboy on Jul 3, 2006 20:51:49 GMT
I am sure everyone on the forum will support me in expressing our deepest condolences for the dead and their familes. Lets hope the injured make a speedy recovery.
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Post by chris on Jul 4, 2006 16:53:59 GMT
Apparantly the train was speeding, and the death toll had sadly risen to 41. news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/5147022.stmIt says in the article that the driver may have suffered a "heart attack". Surely then the dead mans handle would have kicked in, or aren't all trains fitted with such technology? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2006 19:36:17 GMT
I don't think we should speculate too much until more is known about the cause of the accident. If anyone is interested in knowing about more about the metro in question, then this link may be useful www.urbanrail.net/eu/val/valencia.htm |
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