Train Smashes Into Truck at Dutch Level Crossing

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A train ran over a truck stuck between barriers in Meteren, Netherlands, on Thursday. The collision regularly exploded the truck's cargo, sending a lot of pears flying: According to a statement from ProRail, which operates the rail network, five people were slightly injured in the accident.

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The Dutch rail infrastructure manager is sharing the footage to raise awareness among drivers: "If necessary, break the barriers; that's what they're designed for. But don't endanger yourself."

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Drivers of heavy vehicles who become stuck at a railway crossing must continue on their way, even if they encounter a barrier. This is according to rail infrastructure manager ProRail and the Dutch transport and logistics industry association Transport and Logistics Netherlands, following the accident between an intercity train and a truck yesterday at a level crossing in Meteren. Footage of the accident shows a truck loaded with pears attemptin…