3 Teenagers killed by train while crossing bridge in Central Florida

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ou1980

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Feb 21, 2010 12:03 PM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_train_hits_pedestrians

For Gods sakes, don't ever, EVER walk on train tracks.

A fourth friend, a boy, watched this occur as he was on the other side of the bridge.
Feb 21, 2010 12:03pm
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Feb 21, 2010 12:21 PM
I wanna feel bad for this story but why the heck didn't they either jump into the creek or onto the other track next to it? Makes no sense.
Feb 21, 2010 12:21pm
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Feb 21, 2010 2:55 PM
my gut feeling after reading this is that the boy had something to do with it (i.e. tied them down old-school villian style) or they wanted to kill themselves...makes no sense not to jump off the bridge if a trains coming at you
Feb 21, 2010 2:55pm
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Feb 21, 2010 3:17 PM
I feel sorry for the families, but pure stupidity on their part. Darwin award nominee?
Feb 21, 2010 3:17pm
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Big_Mirg_ZHS

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Feb 21, 2010 3:47 PM
Can you say deer in the headlights.
Feb 21, 2010 3:47pm
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Feb 21, 2010 5:43 PM
that's really sad and unfortunate
Feb 21, 2010 5:43pm
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Feb 21, 2010 6:34 PM
Sad story... bud I never understood how in the hell you get hit by a train. Seriously? What's the top speed on one? 45 MPH? There is a reason the term "Sounded like a freight train," is used. I don't get how you can't hear it coming atleast a few minutes before it reaches you.
Feb 21, 2010 6:34pm
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Feb 21, 2010 6:42 PM
slide22 wrote: What's the top speed on one? 45 MPH?
Seriously?
Feb 21, 2010 6:42pm
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tk421

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Feb 21, 2010 8:23 PM
Don't feel sorry. Only someone purposely trying to kill themselves or just plain stupid people get hit by trains. It's not like the train is going to swerve and hit you. Stay off the freaking tracks.
Feb 21, 2010 8:23pm
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Feb 22, 2010 12:40 AM
creepy i was just watching stand by me
Feb 22, 2010 12:40am
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Feb 22, 2010 12:56 AM
I like walking down train tracks. I'm also not stupid enough to stay anywhere near them if there is a train coming (I'm not deaf so it isn't gonna sneak up on me).

These girls were stupid. Jump 20 feet or take my chances with a train? I'll take the train please. *sigh*
Feb 22, 2010 12:56am
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Feb 22, 2010 1:00 AM
slide22 wrote: Sad story... bud I never understood how in the hell you get hit by a train. Seriously? What's the top speed on one? 45 MPH? There is a reason the term "Sounded like a freight train," is used. I don't get how you can't hear it coming atleast a few minutes before it reaches you.
45 mph? LOL, as someone who used to work for the railroad, I know that trains can get up to 60 mph (freight) and passenger can get up to 80 mph.
Feb 22, 2010 1:00am
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Feb 22, 2010 1:01 AM
three words Stand By Me!

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two words Family Guy!

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Feb 22, 2010 1:01am
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Feb 22, 2010 9:17 AM
I'm glad you were all there to know the situation and make fun of 3 dead teenagers.
Feb 22, 2010 9:17am
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Feb 22, 2010 9:56 AM
WebFire wrote: I'm glad you were all there to know the situation and make fun of 3 dead teenagers.
"All" have not made fun of the teens, only some.
Feb 22, 2010 9:56am