MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Bus-trains collision in Buenos Aires leaves 11 dead and hundreds injured
A bus driver gambled and tried to rush across railroad tracks on Tuesday despite a barrier, bells and flashing lights, setting off a chain-reaction collision with two trains that killed 11 people and injured hundreds in Argentina's capital. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rulesAm l to believe that Argentina drove on the left until 1945?
Sep 14th, 2011 - 10:38 am - Link - Report abuse 0Terrible tragedy though.
@1 I noticed that fact and it is true. By coincidence I read an article at the weekend about an American asking an English chap why we still drive on the left when Europe drives on the right. The English chap explained that even if there was the will to change it - and the English are notoriously resistent to change - the cost would be prohibitive. The American suggested that they could spread the cost by 'maybe changing one town at a time'. What a sweet thought. : )
Sep 14th, 2011 - 01:08 pm - Link - Report abuse 0The accident is an absolute tragedy and every time I am in Buenos Aires there is some terrible bus crash on the local news channel.
There are no “rules of the road”. Nobody follows the laws whether it is driving or any other. They do whatever they want with impunity, 5 lanes w/7-8 cars across, red light, train no bother go ahead, it is a nightmare! I lived there for a long time and not once did I see a policeman pull over someone for running a light or speeding. The funny thing is they wonder why they have so many vehicular deaths. I think it's the largest % in the Americas.
Sep 14th, 2011 - 01:44 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@3yankeeboy,
Sep 15th, 2011 - 10:25 am - Link - Report abuse 0You should try driving in lndonesia. You need nerves of steel or be blessed by the Gods.
1)Set your sights where you want to go.
2)Don't look to either left or right(if you do you are lost, when you see what is bearing down on you).
3)Floor the gas pedal.
4)Lean on the horn every 5 seconds.
Bigger is better, a seven ton lsuzu overloaded with coffee commands quite a bit of respect!
Haven't had an accident yet!
I like this. Argentines killing each other. More please!
Sep 16th, 2011 - 05:49 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Commenting for this story is now closed.
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