International Railroad Discussion > Like a ballast regulator (Brazil)

It happened today in the VLI Centro subdivision, at Padre Eustáquio siding (ESQ), in the town of Itaúna,MG. Two old ladies (70, 68) didn't pay attention in a crossing level and  VLI grain take their car for a 70 meters run. They are ok and had no serious injuries. 
The video is from a security camera nearby and has no sound.

1 - 3) Pictures from the local news.

Pedro Rezende
Vespasiano MG,




Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/15/22 19:23 by pedrop.

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4) Another picture from the news.
5) The video. The car was pushed like a ballast regulator machine.

Pedro

Pedro Rezende
Vespasiano MG,
https://youtube.com/c/minasgeraisrailways1



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/15/22 17:14 by pedrop.

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Wow! What a ride that was!!! Glad everyone is ok. Thanks for sharing this.

Train versus car= car loses.

Bob Krieger
Cheyenne, WY

Some really, really lucky people in tht car.

Greg Stadter
Phoenix, AZ

I am surprised that does not happen more often with the very limited horn blowing for auto crossings.
Yep, I bet their eyes got as big as silver dollars during that ride.

Ballast regulator indeed.

Wow. that's the unsafe way to regulate the ballast. Glad there were no bad injuries!

Larry