Friday, February 12, 2010

Rail crossing hero moves van and barely avoids train

Dramatic Video footage from Argentina has captured the tense moment when a small van got stuck on the train tracks as a train approached.
It happened as a series of cars were filmed going round lowered safety barriers meant to halt traffic for the oncoming train.
The footage shows a passenger on the back of a motorcycle jumping off to push the van out of the way of the path of the train.
He only just manages to get the vehicle off the tracks in time, and then jumps back, narrowly missing being hit by the train himself.
After the incident the man exchanges a triumphant "high five" gesture with the motorcyclist, who hugs him with relief.
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