Runaway Train Cars Split Bus in Two: Khabarovsk's Forgotten Railway Disaster

Khabarovsk's 1998 Railway Disaster: A Case of Negligence On October 26, 1998, a bizarre railway accident unfolded near a concrete factory in Khabarovsk, Russia. Five runaway freight cars, laden with crushed stone, careened down an incline and crashed into a passenger bus, resulting in a significant accident. The incident, initially overlooked, is now being re-examined due to the compelling analysis presented by PRO МЕТРО. The video footage shows a reconstruction of the event, along with maps and calculations. PRO МЕТРО points out that workers, after unloading only one car of the five, left the remaining four on a 1.54-degree incline. This seemingly small angle proved catastrophic. The force of the collision split the bus in two. While there are no eyewitness accounts provided in the video, the technical analysis strongly suggests negligence as the primary cause. "The 1.54-degree incline, while seemingly insignificant, is substantial enough to cause uncontrolled movement of heavy freight cars," explains PRO МЕТРО in the video. The accident serves as a potent reminder of the importance of strict adherence to safety regulations in industrial settings. The video's analysis underscores the need for better safety protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.