Hi It's MAGLEVSX here with With a another sad report and does make me angry that people get killed because the goverment spend more money on how buildings look then boom gates but after the 2nd crash I think thay thought about whats going on... (sorry its a bit late I was holiday)
A YOUNG preschool teacher who was about to be married died when her small car was crushed after being hit by a V/Line train.
Kay Stanley stood no chance when she drove her Volkswagen Beetle across railway tracks as the train approached Tyabb station yesterday morning.
Despite efforts by the train's driver to slow down, the train slammed into the VW's driver's door, dragging it more than 200m along the track.
Wedged under the front of the train, the little car then slammed into the station platform, where it was completely crushed between concrete and train.
Ms Stanley, 32, died at the scene while the shocked train driver and his traumatised passengers were removed from the diesel and two carriages, and later offered counselling.
Engaged to be married, Ms Stanley, 32, was believed to have been on her way to work at the Tyabb pre-school where she had been employed since last year.
Officer-in-charge at Hasting police, Sen-Sgt Steve Iddles, said lights and bells were working at the Mornington-Tyabb Rd crossing at 10.23am when the accident happened.
More than two dozen police, CFA and SES crews spent more than five hours at the scene.
Shocked Tyabb residents, angry the crossing does not have boom gates, stared in disbelief and distress as what was left of the car was eventually towed away.
Somerville Towing operator Ross Duff gingerly reversed his tow truck along the railway tracks to get close to the crumpled car.
"There's not enough of it left to call it a wreck," he said.
Horrified tourists and locals alike watched as emergency service workers hung tarpaulins around the crash scene to block the disturbing sight.
Tyabb shift supervisor Earle Sellers, 57, said he believed the crossing was an accident waiting to happen.
"Motorists travelling east along Mornington-Tyabb Rd usually have the sun in their eyes in the morning and are most likely to be concentrating on the more noticeable traffic lights just ahead of the crossing," Mr Sellers said.
"It happened recently that my wife Linda told me she'd almost had an accident with the train after approaching the crossing without really noticing the train approaching, because she was more focused on the traffic lights ahead of it."
Mr Sellers said boom gates were the only way to prevent a similar accident at a couple of rail crossings in the area.
A state government spokeswoman said the crossing had already been earmarked for upgrading with boom gates in the 2007-08 VicTrack program.
Crumpled: all that was left of the Volkswagen. Picture: Peter Ward
HERES ANOTHER ON DANGEROUS CROSSINGS (this one happend yesterday)
A 48-YEAR-OLD woman died after her car collided with a train at a crossing near Bendigo yesterday, on the same rail line on which 11 people were killed at Kerang last year.
The woman's Holden Commodore was dragged 500m after being hit by a V/Line train at the Hocking Rd crossing, 2km south of Dingee, north of Bendigo -- about 80km from last year's tragedy.
A V/Line spokeswoman said the crash with the 1pm train from Swan Hill occurred about 2.30pm.
The train's driver and conductor were unharmed, as were 63 passengers, who were transferred to a bus.
A Rural Ambulance spokesman said the crossing was not controlled by lights, bells or a gate, but did have signs.
Fire trucks were called as the train, carrying four passenger carriages from Swan Hill to Bendigo, ruptured a diesel tank.
On Monday Kay Stanley, 32, a preschool teacher, was killed when her car and a train collided at Tyabb station.
Most years eight to 10 people die at Victorian rail crossings but Department of Infrastructure says up to 130 "near misses" occurred last year.
Opposition transport spokesman Terry Mulder said of the 98 level crossings between Swan Hill and Bendigo, 71 had only warning signs and no other safety measures.
"These collisions are tearing the heart out of country Victoria," Mr Mulder said.
"Across Victoria, there are 1437 level crossings with only warning signs. Each one is a potential death trap."
Public Transport Minister Lynne Kosky last week said a contract had been awarded for the installation of rumble strips at 180 level crossings.
The project is part of a $33.2 million package to improve safety measures after the Kerang disaster.
Anyone travelling to or from Swan Hill today should call 136 196 for the latest service information, and anyone involved in yesterday's accident can call V/Line Customer Relations on 1800 800 120.
A YOUNG preschool teacher who was about to be married died when her small car was crushed after being hit by a V/Line train.
Kay Stanley stood no chance when she drove her Volkswagen Beetle across railway tracks as the train approached Tyabb station yesterday morning.
Despite efforts by the train's driver to slow down, the train slammed into the VW's driver's door, dragging it more than 200m along the track.
Wedged under the front of the train, the little car then slammed into the station platform, where it was completely crushed between concrete and train.
Ms Stanley, 32, died at the scene while the shocked train driver and his traumatised passengers were removed from the diesel and two carriages, and later offered counselling.
Engaged to be married, Ms Stanley, 32, was believed to have been on her way to work at the Tyabb pre-school where she had been employed since last year.
Officer-in-charge at Hasting police, Sen-Sgt Steve Iddles, said lights and bells were working at the Mornington-Tyabb Rd crossing at 10.23am when the accident happened.
More than two dozen police, CFA and SES crews spent more than five hours at the scene.
Shocked Tyabb residents, angry the crossing does not have boom gates, stared in disbelief and distress as what was left of the car was eventually towed away.
Somerville Towing operator Ross Duff gingerly reversed his tow truck along the railway tracks to get close to the crumpled car.
"There's not enough of it left to call it a wreck," he said.
Horrified tourists and locals alike watched as emergency service workers hung tarpaulins around the crash scene to block the disturbing sight.
Tyabb shift supervisor Earle Sellers, 57, said he believed the crossing was an accident waiting to happen.
"Motorists travelling east along Mornington-Tyabb Rd usually have the sun in their eyes in the morning and are most likely to be concentrating on the more noticeable traffic lights just ahead of the crossing," Mr Sellers said.
"It happened recently that my wife Linda told me she'd almost had an accident with the train after approaching the crossing without really noticing the train approaching, because she was more focused on the traffic lights ahead of it."
Mr Sellers said boom gates were the only way to prevent a similar accident at a couple of rail crossings in the area.
A state government spokeswoman said the crossing had already been earmarked for upgrading with boom gates in the 2007-08 VicTrack program.
HERES ANOTHER ON DANGEROUS CROSSINGS (this one happend yesterday)
A 48-YEAR-OLD woman died after her car collided with a train at a crossing near Bendigo yesterday, on the same rail line on which 11 people were killed at Kerang last year.
The woman's Holden Commodore was dragged 500m after being hit by a V/Line train at the Hocking Rd crossing, 2km south of Dingee, north of Bendigo -- about 80km from last year's tragedy.
A V/Line spokeswoman said the crash with the 1pm train from Swan Hill occurred about 2.30pm.
The train's driver and conductor were unharmed, as were 63 passengers, who were transferred to a bus.
A Rural Ambulance spokesman said the crossing was not controlled by lights, bells or a gate, but did have signs.
Fire trucks were called as the train, carrying four passenger carriages from Swan Hill to Bendigo, ruptured a diesel tank.
On Monday Kay Stanley, 32, a preschool teacher, was killed when her car and a train collided at Tyabb station.
Most years eight to 10 people die at Victorian rail crossings but Department of Infrastructure says up to 130 "near misses" occurred last year.
Opposition transport spokesman Terry Mulder said of the 98 level crossings between Swan Hill and Bendigo, 71 had only warning signs and no other safety measures.
"These collisions are tearing the heart out of country Victoria," Mr Mulder said.
"Across Victoria, there are 1437 level crossings with only warning signs. Each one is a potential death trap."
Public Transport Minister Lynne Kosky last week said a contract had been awarded for the installation of rumble strips at 180 level crossings.
The project is part of a $33.2 million package to improve safety measures after the Kerang disaster.
Anyone travelling to or from Swan Hill today should call 136 196 for the latest service information, and anyone involved in yesterday's accident can call V/Line Customer Relations on 1800 800 120.
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