On Oct. 30 in Meteren, the Netherlands, CCTV captured an NS intercity train colliding with the rear of a heavy goods vehicle. The vehicle had become stuck on a guarded level crossing after the driver reversed when a car approached from the opposite direction. As the lights flashed and the barriers lowered, the vehicle couldn’t clear the tracks in time, and the fast-approaching train struck it, scattering the container loaded with pears. Train operator ProRail said 5 people were injured in the cr

Police said the 18-wheeler had been stopped on the south part of the tracks when it was struck by the westbound train. | ABC7NY

Police said said the 18-wheeler had been stopped on the south part of the tracks when it was struck by the westbound train. | 6abc Action News