Train Rams Parked BMW in Estonia

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We’re not so sure whether this accident is due to human error or mechanical failure (maybe some of our Estonian readers like Henri and Kaarel can help us with this one), but fact is that this train that arrived to the Tallinn station in Estonia from Moscow, Russia, didn’t stop where it was supposed to. As you can see in these pictures from “Delfi”, the train came to a halt just inches away from the Tallinn station building. The owner of the BMW 5-Series that was parked in front of the station wasn’t so fortunate as the train rammed the driver’s side of the car. -More pics after the jump







ics via: Delfi


5 comments

  1. tfr // June 20, 2008  

    The train was actually supposed to part to Moscow - it was arriving to the station empty to pick up the passengers.

    So far they have accounted it as a mechanical error - lost brakes.


    Indrek,
    also a reader from Estonia :)

  2. tfr // June 20, 2008  

    PS. The BMW was parked in a no-parking zone, so the insurance company will most likely present the owner with a selection of assorted fingers. :)

  3. John // June 20, 2008  

    Thanks for the info TFR!

  4. flowrush // June 20, 2008  

    [quote]The owner of the BMW 5-Series that was parked in front of the station wasn’t so fortunate as the train rammed the driver’s side of the car.[/quote]

    You make it sound as though the owner got killed...

  5. Henri // June 21, 2008  

    Well, they're claiming that the reason for the accident is still unknown, regardless the fact that the driver had been driving trains for 30 odd years and could probably tell the reason in an instant. I wonder if they've got something to hide?!?

    It is also claimed that the BMW was owned by the main cook of the station's restaurant.

    None of the above can be regarded as 100% truth though, because those are facts from "Delfi".

    Cheers,
    Henri

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