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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

A train collides with a bicycle at a railway crossing: A figure seen leaving the scene two minutes earlier in surveillance footage

A train collided with a bicycle left on the tracks at a crossing in Sakai City, Japan, while a figure was seen leaving the scene shortly before the incident.

Mar 22 • 02:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bahnübergang B15: Traffic Jam Due to Defective Barriers in Dorfen

A traffic jam occurred in Dorfen due to a malfunctioning railway crossing barrier on the B15 road, causing significant delays for vehicles.

Mar 18 • 16:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A key barrier in the city will close this Wednesday for the construction of an underpass: how long will the work last

A critical railway crossing in Villa Urquiza, Buenos Aires, will close for the construction of a 255-meter underpass set to improve traffic for over 29,000 residents by mid-2027.

Mar 17 • 22:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A person in a wheelchair got stuck in the middle of a level crossing - the quick reaction of passersby was recorded on video

A person using a wheelchair became immobilized at a railway level crossing, prompting passersby to quickly intervene, as captured on surveillance footage.

Mar 16 • 16:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Dangerous Level Crossings: When the Red Blinking Light is Overlooked

A recent incident at a level crossing in Germany highlights the dangers posed by unprotected railway crossings, where motorists may ignore warning signals, leading to fatal accidents.

Mar 16 • 11:53 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Limited Express "Hitachi" Collides with Passenger Car, Man Dies at Mito's JR Joban Line Crossing

A collision between a limited express train and a passenger car at a railway crossing in Mito, Japan, resulted in the death of a man in the car.

Mar 13 • 04:20 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Death Incident at a Crossing: Former Staff Member of a Facility for People with Intellectual Disabilities Sent to Prosecutors for Negligence in Supervision

A former staff member from a facility for people with intellectual disabilities has been sent to prosecutors for allegedly neglecting to supervise a resident who was fatally struck by a train.

Mar 10 • 00:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Criminal prosecution for non-compliance with the project during the construction of the tragic crossing in Dolní Lutyně? Unrealistic and statute-barred, says the prosecutor

The prosecutor claims that pursuing criminal charges regarding the failure to comply with project guidelines during the construction of a tragic crossing in Dolní Lutyně is unrealistic and has likely exceeded the statute of limitations.

Mar 9 • 16:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

They closed the so-called crossing of death in Studénka. The detour route is not yet finished

The railway crossing known as the 'crossing of death' in Studénka has been closed, and the detour route for traffic is still incomplete.

Mar 7 • 14:17 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: A new road sign has been installed at Imanta crossing, creating 'ghost traffic jams'

A newly installed STOP sign at a railway crossing in Imanta has led to increased confusion and traffic delays, instead of the intended safety improvements.

Mar 6 • 22:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Railway Inspection: Poor Construction Design of the Crossing Behind Tragic Accident in Dolní Lutyně

A railway inspection report indicates that a tragic accident in Dolní Lutyně was caused by poor construction design at the railroad crossing.

Mar 5 • 10:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A bridge over the Sarmiento tracks was opened in Haedo

A new modular bridge in Haedo, Argentina, has been officially opened to improve traffic flow and reduce accident risks at a busy railway crossing.

Mar 2 • 20:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A train collided with a passenger car at a level crossing in Olomouc

A train collided with a passenger vehicle at a railway crossing in Olomouc, Czech Republic.

Feb 28 • 15:52 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A collision of two vehicles occurred at the railway crossing near Drabeši

On February 27, a collision between two cars at a railway crossing near Drabeši caused traffic disruptions, including delays for a train from Valga to Riga.

Feb 27 • 20:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

Car stuck on the crossing in Poland was smashed by two trains. The drama was captured on camera

A car trapped on a railway crossing in Poland was struck by two trains, an incident recorded by a camera.

Feb 27 • 16:07 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Two Foreign Tourists Die at Train Crossing in Japan, Sanyo Electric Railway Disputes Compensation Claims from Families

Sanyo Electric Railway intends to dispute compensation claims from the families of two Chinese tourists who died after being struck by a train at a crossing in Kobe, Japan.

Feb 27 • 09:38 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Double Crash at the Level Crossing

A double collision occurred at a level crossing in Norway, raising concerns about safety measures.

Feb 27 • 09:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Train in Slovakia Hit a Car at a Crossing, Two Dead

A train collision with a car at a railway crossing in Slovakia resulted in two fatalities.

Feb 25 • 17:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Car crosses the railway line and is dragged by a train on the coast of SP; VIDEO

A car was dragged by a train in Guarujá, São Paulo, after the driver ignored signals to stop before crossing the railway.

Feb 23 • 13:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman who died after being hit by a train is buried in Juiz de Fora

A 55-year-old woman was buried in Juiz de Fora after being fatally struck by a train while crossing a railway line.

Feb 19 • 13:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young man dies after being hit by a freight train in Japeri; residents protest and report signal failure at the level crossing

A 21-year-old man died after being struck by a freight train in Japeri, Brazil, prompting local residents to protest over alleged signal failures at the level crossing.

Feb 18 • 11:46 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The JR Takarazuka Line's Railway Crossing Malfunctioned, Six Trains Passed Without Incidents

A malfunction at a railway crossing near Kawanishi Ikeda Station allowed six trains to pass without injuries.

Feb 15 • 08:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The public crosses the railway at a dangerous place as the Variku tunnel awaits a usage permit

In Tartu, pedestrians and cyclists are forced to cross railway tracks at a hazardous unofficial crossing due to the pending permit for the Variku tunnel.

Feb 12 • 14:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuanian causes incident at a railway crossing in France – damage amounts to 1.5 million euros

A Lithuanian individual was involved in a serious railway crossing incident in France that resulted in significant damages of approximately 1.5 million euros.

Feb 12 • 11:57 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Levanger landslide occurred due to ground work

The Levanger landslide, which resulted in one fatality, was caused by ground reinforcement work for a new railway crossing spot.

Feb 11 • 12:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Man dies after car is hit by train at an illegal crossing in Baixada Fluminense

A man was killed and another seriously injured when a passenger train collided with a car that crossed an unauthorized railway track in Magé, Brazil.

Feb 8 • 22:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Railway Crossing in Rüdesheim: No More Hesitation and Ambivalence

After over 100 years of petitions and protests, there is growing demand for the removal of the railway crossing in Rüdesheim.

Feb 4 • 16:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Bike Underneath Freight Train While Crossing Track, Shattered, Video

A biker attempted to cross a closed railway gate near Asansol's Barabani station but narrowly escaped as a freight train approached, resulting in total destruction of his bike.

Feb 4 • 12:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Train collided with truck in Donja Stubica. There are no injured

A train collided with a truck at a railway crossing in Donja Stubica, but there were no reported injuries.

Jan 16 • 11:20 UTC

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