CALTRAIN TRAIN STRIKES BIG RIG TRACTOR TRAILER IN BURLINGAME, CA
A southbound Caltrain struck a tractor trailer in Burlingame causing significant delays. Fortunately, only the driver of the tractor trailer suffered minor injuries and there were no train passengers injured. An accident with a train is often fatal because of the train’s velocity and weight. Also, a train has limited control because it can not steer away from its tracks. The only way for a train to avoid an accident is by slowing down. If you or a loved one has been injured in a train accident, please call us now at Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to get a free consultation with our experienced attorneys.
The accident happened around 7:30 AM. According to authorities, the tractor trailer truck had failed to clear the intersection and the train struck the rear end of the trailer. At the time of the accident, it seems as if all the bells, gates and signals were working properly at the intersection. Due to the accident, several trains were delayed and cancelled. Fortunately, there was no loss of life.
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