Five People Injured In St. Louis, MO Train Accident
Post Date: January 20th, 2011
A train collided with a vehicle in St. Louis on Saturday evening, which closed the track to the west of downtown. Five people were injured in the train accident. Two people were injured in the vehicle and three people on the train were injured. According to the officials and the Belleville News Democrat, the driver of the vehicle apparently was lost after crossing the railway, turned around and crossed the tracks again in front of the train.
Police said that in the early stages of their investigation that the stop arm was working properly. Victims of train accidents are often severely or fatally injured due to the speed and sheer speed of the train. Accidents often occur at crossings because it is the area where cars often cross the train tracks.
Although the federal and state security agencies like the Federal Republic Railway Association try to make rail transport safer, motorists must be vigilant regarding safety while driving. Look both ways twice before crossing the tracks and look for flashing lights and lowered gates. Turn down a stereo or music so you can hear the bells and warning signs will also help a motorist crossing when a train is on track. It is rare that the crossbars or flashing lights do not working properly. It is always important to slow down when arriving at a railway crossing and stop and look both ways.
If you or a loved one is a victim of a train accident, it is important to call a Missouri personal injury attorney immediately. Medical expenses and lost wages can rise quickly and the financial security of a victim can be quickly jeopardized. Our experienced Missouri motor vehicle accident attorneys represent victims of train accidents and motor vehicle accidents. Please call 888.956.2487 for a free consultation to discuss your personal injury claim.
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Joshua P. Myers is the owner and President of Myers Injury Law, LLC and a founding partner of Schultz & Myers, LLC. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, his personal injury law firm routinely handles motor vehicle accidents that result in personal injury or death throughout the Midwest. If you have been hurt or have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another driver, please contact a motor vehicle accident attorney to learn your rights. It is always free to discuss your case and there are never any attorney’s fees until we recover on your behalf.
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