The irony of the shot is nearly sickening. Very clever framing of the sign and debris, it drives a point home.
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Insert "Price is Right" losing horn.
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I'll second Josh's comment. And add; finally, a wreck photo that is more then a wreck.
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| Posted by on March 14, 2012 | |
Thanks guys it helps to that I work full time as a photojournalist so I have to make the photo say more than just here is a train wreck.
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| Posted by TJ on March 14, 2012 | |
Before reading the description I thought to myself that this was a staged scene for Operation Lifesaver or something similar, as there is no way that a truck saw the ABSOLUTELY NO TRUCK CROSSING sign let alone the physical grade crossing slope and actually attempted it. Just proves that you cant stop stupid.
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I heard Norfolk Southern dispatcher Donny Parks talking on my scanner here in Spartanburg. There were as least 4 trains backed up. I searched this accident on the internet and found an article which said that you would be covering this. I knew I would see a photo like this. Great work!
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i'ld take the sign and put it in my room. Great photo Ben.
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This picture really is worth a thousand words! Great job, Ben!
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And just how many times has this type of accident happened there?
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Come on. Not again.
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I wonder if the GPS service he was using could be held liable in any way.
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| Posted by larrym on March 15, 2012 | |
Another entry for the 2012 Darwin Awards. I just hope the trucking company gets a nice fat bill for the damages and the driver gets a chance to explore the employment oppotunities in the fast food industry.
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That train must have 'bookin'.... pretty clean cut through that trailer.
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| Posted by Gary on March 15, 2012 | |
I'd guess the driver of that truck will recieve the inevitable "DCM", aka- dont come Monday!
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| Posted by pjflstc on March 15, 2012 | |
Stupid is as stupid does. That driver deserves to loose his CDL for life and loose his driver license for a minimum of 10 years! Anyone that stupid does not belong behind a steering wheel of any vehicle. Driving is a priviledge, not a right. In a way, it's reassuring to know that if your children grow up with the IQ of a doorknob, there's still employment opportunities out there for them.
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This is certain to occur again. Maybe the crossing could be redesigned, or closed entirely.
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As Bill Engvall would put it, "here's your sign."
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| Posted by Mike on March 16, 2012 | |
OK. I can understand that since this is North Carolina and the truck driver may not be able to read, But there's a picture too! I bet he can't use crayons too well either!
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You know, fortunately for us stupidity is not contagious. Unfortunately for the driver of that big rig, neither is intelligence!
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| Posted by Carl on August 18, 2020 | |
While I'm glad the driver wasn't hurt, It's a good bet ( and to other motorist ) he won't be sharing the road in a truck with anyone again.
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