Man Survives Train and Semi Truck Colission
I have seen this video getting popular on YouTube and not being a fan of graphic videos of people people doing face plants and getting hurt on pranks, I never looked at it until now. The first angle did not elicit any reaction from me. I guess I got so used to bigger explosions and collisions from Hollywood that it usually takes something with more bang to engage me.
The second angle in itself however tells a different story. I was really shocked when I saw the man vanish when he was hit by the semi going sideways. It seems unlikely that someone could survive something like this.
Looking at the video again, I think he man was lucky the semi went to him perpendicularly which allowed him to not get rolled on by its big wheels. It is also lucky for him that the semi did not fall sideways for it would have undoubtedly crushed him. Seeing him just a few feet from the train wheels just nailed it for me. This man is one lucky dude.
Lessons learned:
Install stop signs on train crossings. This video just made me realize how something really simple can save lives and prevent accidents. Also, seeing that the semi is not really going fast, I was surprised how the driver missed the oncoming train. Maybe he was on the phone with someone or perhaps too busy to hear it while listening to some rock and roll on his iPod.
