A driver in Layton, Utah, faced a scary moment when they jumped out of their SUV just before a train crashed into it. This shocking event was caught on security cameras and has gone viral, getting over 13 million views online.
The video shows the SUV approaching a train crossing with blinking warning lights and a lowered gate. Instead of stopping, the driver tried to sneak past the gate, but their back tires got stuck on the tracks. When they realized the train was coming, they tried to reverse but hit the gate arm, leaving their front tires on the tracks. In a panic, the driver tried to push the gate back but soon decided to jump out of the SUV, just seconds before the train smashed into it.
Luckily, the driver was not hurt. However, the train was damaged, costing over $100,000 to fix. Authorities say the driver was likely confused and scared, so people shouldn’t be too quick to judge their actions.
The video has caused a lot of reactions online, with some saying how lucky the driver was, while others wondered why they took such a risk. Some people shared that it’s hard to think clearly in scary situations, while others criticized the driver for not stopping when they saw the warning signs.
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