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Train Crash: 'Earthquake' Impact Stuns Passengers
19 Jan
Summary
- One passenger described the collision's impact as feeling like an earthquake.
- The incident involved two trains carrying approximately 400 people.
- Passengers reported scenes of screaming and calls for medical assistance.
The collision of two trains late on Sunday night left passengers shaken, with one describing the impact as akin to an earthquake. The train, carrying 400 passengers and staff, was involved in a collision with another oncoming train. The force of the impact was so severe that a passenger initially feared the train had derailed.
Inside the carriages, the situation quickly turned chaotic. Witnesses reported hearing people screaming and calling for medical assistance in the aftermath of the crash. The incident underscores the potentially devastating consequences of rail accidents.
Details of the trains involved and the exact cause of the collision are still emerging. The immediate aftermath saw a response focused on passenger safety and aid, with preliminary accounts highlighting the profound shock experienced by those on board.
