Railway man was seconds from death - General Discussion

SmegSnot · 25-07-2006, 17:43

THIS was the dramatic moment when a man escaped being run over and killed by a passenger express train at a West Midland railway station.

The man was spotted lying on the track at Olton station, in Solihull.

He faced certain death as the Birmingham to London train, operated by Chiltern Railways, approached the station on Saturday.

More with photo: HERE

PamelaL · 25-07-2006, 17:44

I'm assuming he laid there purposefully.

TPL · 25-07-2006, 17:47

He fell onto the tracks.

charlie1 · 25-07-2006, 17:49

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Originally Posted by PamelaL

I'm assuming he laid there purposefully.

The story doesn't tell us that does it.

But I wouldn't have assumed that he laid down on the track for a nap because he was feeling tired.

He was lucky and so were the driver and passengers.

SmegSnot · 25-07-2006, 17:53

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Originally Posted by TPL

He fell onto the tracks.

Yes, it appears he was drunk and fell onto the tracks.

blueblade · 25-07-2006, 17:54

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Originally Posted by PamelaL

I'm assuming he laid there purposefully.

Not in the suicide sense. I think he was drunk and had fallen off the edge of the platform.

Fate dealt him a very lucky hand.

PamelaL · 25-07-2006, 17:54

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Originally Posted by charlie1

The story doesn't tell us that does it.

But I wouldn't have assumed that he laid down on the track for a nap because he was feeling tired.

He was lucky and so were the driver and passengers.

I thought for a split second that he was working on the track but obviously not.

Mark. · 25-07-2006, 18:00

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Originally Posted by TPL

He fell onto the tracks.

Nah, I think he jumped. Just read this part:

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The man, seemingly wearing an Aston Villa shirt...

/coat

charlie1 · 25-07-2006, 18:04

Who took the picture just moments before the train was about to hit him.
Or did someone run to get a camera, or tell the press to come quickly and record the near 'tragedy' while he was lying there.

Maybe I'm just being cynical, I hope not.

SmegSnot · 25-07-2006, 18:04

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Originally Posted by dundee_mark

Nah, I think he jumped. Just read this part:

/coat

LOL

That's Birmingham City supports / players that would do that.

SmegSnot · 25-07-2006, 18:07

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Originally Posted by charlie1

Who took the picture just moments before the train was about to hit him.
Or did someone run to get a camera, or tell the press to come quickly and record the near 'tragedy' while he was lying there.

Maybe I'm just being cynical, I hope not.

Someone with a mobile phone.

charlie1 · 25-07-2006, 18:10

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Originally Posted by SmegSnot

Someone with a mobile phone.

Of course!

blueblade · 25-07-2006, 18:12

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Originally Posted by charlie1

Who took the picture just moments before the train was about to hit him.
Or did someone run to get a camera, or tell the press to come quickly and record the near 'tragedy' while he was lying there.

Maybe I'm just being cynical, I hope not.

Probably by the time the picture was taken, the train had already stopped.

SmegSnot · 25-07-2006, 18:18

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Originally Posted by charlie1

Of course!

The picture was taken after the train had come to a stop, short of the platform.

charlie1 · 25-07-2006, 18:25

I hope he's ok.

digispec · 25-07-2006, 18:42

On a similar note, here is a very stupid incident I found on Youtube the other day.

I paused this movie at the moment of the nearest contact, and it's almost like the train brushes his leg.

Luckily, the person wasn't hurt.

But I warn you don't watch this if you are faint hearted.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V_Q3...%20near%20miss

Mark. · 25-07-2006, 18:44

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Originally Posted by digispec

On a similar note, here is a very stupid incident I found on Youtube the other day.

I paused this movie at the moment of the nearest contact, and it's almost like the train brushes his leg.

Luckily, the person wasn't hurt.

But I warn you don't watch this if you are faint hearted.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V_Q3...%20near%20miss

Jeez, how stupid can some people get?

digispec · 25-07-2006, 18:48

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Originally Posted by dundee_mark

Jeez, how stupid can some people get?

I know it's unbelieveble isn't it.

I think what's particulalrly scary is some of the Youtube comments like "That dude is awesome"

colwyn bay · 25-07-2006, 18:51

the train was delayed - wrong type of person on the track

Mark. · 25-07-2006, 18:53

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Originally Posted by digispec

I know it's unbelieveble isn't it.

I think what's particulalrly scary is some of the Youtube comments like "That dude is awesome"

It may sound harsh, but I think that guy deserved to lose a limb just to give him (and the person with the camera) a wake-up call.

It really is sad when someone needs to suffer a serious injury before thay and others realise the stupidity of their actions.

stirlingguy1 · 26-07-2006, 04:35

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Originally Posted by dundee_mark

It may sound harsh, but I think that guy deserved to lose a limb just to give him (and the person with the camera) a wake-up call.

It really is sad when someone needs to suffer a serious injury before thay and others realise the stupidity of their actions.

Whats really sad are the happy-snappy people who would rather take photos of this (and probably get a quick buck) than help the man. It reminds me of the Buncefield oil depot fire when people (putting their lives in danger) were literally running towards the blast to take vids and photos in vain attempts to send to the news channels. I can't say for sure, but I'd hope I'd be running in the opposite direction.

peterjmay · 26-07-2006, 09:25

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Originally Posted by dundee_mark

Nah, I think he jumped. Just read this part:

/coat

lol yes also perhaps he had enough of being from birmingham and having that dreadfull accent

ianx · 26-07-2006, 09:53

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Originally Posted by SmegSnot

He faced certain death as the Birmingham to London train, operated by Chiltern Railways, approached the station on Saturday.

I guess certain death isn't as certain as it used to be...

Caxton · 26-07-2006, 10:00

But just think of the superb photo the photographer would have got had the guy had been hit, pieces of body would have flown everywhere

HOLBY CI+Y · 26-07-2006, 10:05

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Originally Posted by Caxton

But just think of the superb photo the photographer would have got had the guy had been hit, pieces of body would have flown everywhere

25-07-2006, 17:43	#1
SmegSnot Banned User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ITV Land Posts: 823	Railway man was seconds from death THIS was the dramatic moment when a man escaped being run over and killed by a passenger express train at a West Midland railway station. The man was spotted lying on the track at Olton station, in Solihull. He faced certain death as the Birmingham to London train, operated by Chiltern Railways, approached the station on Saturday. More with photo: HERE

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PamelaL Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 55,230	I'm assuming he laid there purposefully.

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TPL Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,332	He fell onto the tracks.

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charlie1 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Gender: Female Posts: 6,067	Who took the picture just moments before the train was about to hit him. Or did someone run to get a camera, or tell the press to come quickly and record the near 'tragedy' while he was lying there. Maybe I'm just being cynical, I hope not.

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charlie1 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Gender: Female Posts: 6,067	I hope he's ok.

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digispec Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside, UK Services: Freeview - Winter Hill, DAB/FM/MW/LW, Eclipse ADSL Posts: 2,019	On a similar note, here is a very stupid incident I found on Youtube the other day. I paused this movie at the moment of the nearest contact, and it's almost like the train brushes his leg. Luckily, the person wasn't hurt. But I warn you don't watch this if you are faint hearted. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V_Q3...%20near%20miss

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colwyn bay Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: erm...... Colwyn Bay! Posts: 1,585	the train was delayed - wrong type of person on the track

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