摘要: |
A northbound Union Pacific Railroad freight train CWBCA9-12 collided with a motor vehicle at a highway-rail grade crossing, on May 14, 2006, at 9:06 a.m (CST). The accident occurred near Claremore, Oklahoma, at UP milepost 606.91, on the Wagoner Subdivision. The motor vehicle was occupied by a driver and four passengers. The driver and one passenger sustained injuries and the remaining three passengers were killed. The automobile received an estimated damage of $5,000. There were no reported injuries to the train crew. The leading locomotive sustained minor damage of about $100, and there was no derailment. At the time of the accident it was daylight and clear. The temperature was 54DGF. The highway-rail grade crossing consisted of cross bucks indicating multiple tracks, one main line and siding track. The crossing was of asphalt with cement plank on the main and wooden plank for the siding. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the accident was caused by failure of the motor vehicle driver to yield to the oncoming train. Investigations and inquiries, revealed that there were no cameras, nor any related photographical equipment located on either of the locomotives for purpose of filming events, of which the locomotive and or train was involved in. |