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« on: May 14, 2011, 00:14:31 »
 A little out of area, but somewhat relevant to me.... no chris before you say it i was not driving  Cheesy
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A City Link lorry crashed into the railway bridge on Hook Road, Epsom, at the junction of Chase Road early this morning.


http://www.epsomguardian.co.uk/news/9025616.BREAKING_NEWS__Lorry_crashes_into_railway_bridge/
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« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2011, 00:27:08 »
Yes - that could be one of yours!  Wink Cheesy Grin
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.

"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner."  Discuss.
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« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2011, 01:28:54 »
i wonder if its the same one as this....   http://allinstew.co.uk/2011/04/72-tonne-railway-bridge-arrives-in-epsom/
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.

"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner."  Discuss.
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