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Dead in railroad crossing

2007 Reader Submission
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Dear people,

Todays "De Telegraaf" published an accident that occurred in The Netherlands, nearby the city of Utrecht. The following link directs you to the original story: http://www.telegraaf.nl/binnenland/67640881/Jongen_komt_om_bij_oversteekspel_op_spoor.html?p=19,1

The translation is as follows: UTRECHT - A 17 year old boy from Utrecht perished tuesday evening when he got caught by a train at the "Eyckmanlaan"(location). Together with his friends the boy participated in a dare-match who would be the one to escape an uncoming train at the last moment.

One boy crossed and made it to the other side on his scooter. The 17 year old boy crossed walking and was caugt. The victim died on the spot.

I have the feeling this qualifies for a darwin award. Can you confirm this?

Friendly greetings,

Henk Pietersma Slikweg 2 9293 MJ Kollumerpomp Nederland, Europa.

Submitted on 07/18/2007

Submitted by: Henk Pietersma
Reference: http://www.telegraaf.nl/binnenland/67640881/Jongen_komt_om_bij_oversteekspel_op_spoor.html?p=19,1

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James said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
Thanks, Henk! We're following this story, and the detail you provided will go a long way in making this a contender! I didn't know the victim walked across the tracks! There probably wasn't much left of him!


Bruce said:
Definitely Toss: Repeat
Thanks, Henk, but we've already received this story a few times and I don't see any new information here.


Chip said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
Henk, we appreciate the additional information.


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