Archives by Tag 'Accident'

Tractor Trailer Driver Dead after Pulling Rig in Front of Amtrak Train Bound for New York City

The driver of a tractor-trailer is dead today after driving his rig around the railroad crossing gates and into the path of a passenger train, says an article by Associated Press. 51-year-old Randolph Todd, of Sheppard, TX, disregarded railroad flashing warning lights and drove his tractor-trailer around the closed railroad crossing gates in Dunkirk, NY [...]

Woman in Critical Condition after Elevator Accident at Brooklyn Hospital Mangles Leg

An accident in an elevator at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY has left one woman in critical condition from severe injuries to her leg. According to myfoxny.com, the incident occurred about 4:45pm on Christmas day when a woman visiting the hospital tried to use the elevator. As the elevator door closed, it entrapped [...]