A Chareidi family was b’chasdei Hashem saved at the last moment from certain deaths when their car got stuck right before the train tracks near Zurich, Switzerland.
The driver and his wife ran from the car seconds before the train hit the car and destroyed it.
The incident happened on Thursday morning at 9:30 am.
(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)
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Wow
I had no idea such destruction was even possible
sheker. Although it would have been scary. They absolutely were not saved from “certain death” as the article describes and the video and picture show that clearly . YWN engaging in sensationalist journalism nothing to see here
oh yes – thats nothing
that’s why one should not attempt to beat the railroad crossing lights.
Baruch haShem they weren’t killed. This, on the eve of the yortzeit of
Bernstein family tragedy some 9 or 10 years ago where the same thing happened. 7 of those family members – 3 generations – were nebech instantly killed.
Burich Hashem they’re all OK. They shouldn’t be driving a nazi car-Audi.
How did they get in between two barriers? If it was reckless driving [i.e. seeing the barriers going down and accelerating to get through], it’s a massive Chillul HS.
DaveC,
I couldn’t agree more
People commenting, making an assumption, while the local police are still investigating the accident.
When approaching a road/railway crossing ALWAYS stop a moment to ensure there is no train comming. Barriers and flashing lights are not foolproof.
But certainly, jumping red light is both murder and suicide.
I agree with David C. It seems the driver of the car has a hard time making decisions. It may just happen again to him or her.
not clear how and why they “got stuck” right on the train tracks.
even if they made a foolish mistake and tried to run the signal, it would have been better to ram the barrier, or drive into the ditch, than to stop the car where they did.
If you would understand swissgerman, the Audi did not belong to the Jewish couple. They are talking about another similar accident.
According to Swiss media the car was rented by a person unfamiliar with the area. Looking at the map where the accident happened, as it is nowhere near a holiday place or on route to one, I suspect the driver got lost and therefore perhaps stressed up, which could explain any wrong move.
Instead of miss-judging another Yid without knowing exact circumstances, lets daven that no further accidents should happen this Bein Hazmanim and beyond!