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27 June 2008 - Level crossing collision at Moloney Road South Australia
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2008/19
Level crossing collision at Moloney Road South Australia
27 June 2008
The ATSB has found that a collision between the Indian
Pacific passenger train and a tip truck occurred when the
driver of the truck drove into the side of the train at the Moloney
Road level crossing in SA.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has today released its
final report into the collision which occurred on 13 December 2007.
At the time of the accident road traffic at the crossing was
controlled by 'Stop' signs and approach warning signs.
The investigation established that the truck did not come to a
halt at the 'Stop' sign and concluded that the truck driver's
familiarity with the crossing, low expectation of encountering a
train and his possible increased propensity to take risks were
factors that may have led to him failing to stop at the
crossing.
The investigation concluded that had the truck driver come to a
halt at the 'Stop' sign as required he would have been able to
clearly see the train and then have been able to proceed safely
over the crossing when the train had passed.
In the interest of enhancing future road/rail safety the ATSB
has identified a series of opportunities to improve the road/rail
interface risk at this location. The City of Playford Council is
currently in the process of closing the road over the crossing as
alternative access with active protection is close-by and available
for public use. This action will eliminate the risk of any future
collision at the level crossing.
Copies of the report can be downloaded from the ATSB's internet
site.
Media Contact: 1800 020 616
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