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2008 Reader Submission
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A woman was killed after getting her foot stuck and been hit by train. Nothing too Darwinian about that until you look at the Details... Firstly The level crossing barriers were down the red lights were flashing -the whole hog. Secondly a train was coming her way pretty fast and she had the alarming lack of common sense to attempt to out run the train.While attempting get to the other side of the track before the aforementioned vehicle reached her she managed to get her foot caught up in a cattle grid;wooden railings which run parallel to the tracks at the edge of the crossing. Two men tried to help her but were forced to jump out of the way as several tonnes of train slammed into her at fifty or so miles an hour. Needless to say she did not survive the impact. The police have launched an inquiry but one has to wonder-is there anything left to look into? Or perhaps she should have gone by car-at least then the worst that could have happened is that she got a flat.

Submitted on 03/29/2008

Submitted by: Sam
Reference: SkyNews - Saturday, March 29 10:15 am

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Bruce said:
Definitely Toss: Repeat
Thanks, Sam, we've already received this story a few times.


James said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
True, we have this, but this is by far the best write-up yet! Darwin ought to have this one in case it makes the final cut. Thanks, Sam!


Chip said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
I agree with James. Thanks for the story, Sam


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