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    Video shows school bus nearly hit by train in Ohio

    By WHIO Staff,

    1 days ago
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    A video circulating across social media showed a school bus nearly getting hit by a train in Ohio.

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    The incident happened Tuesday on Brice Road in Columbus, according to our news partner WBNS TV .

    James Nutter recorded the video, and it showed the railroad crossing gate resting atop the school bus with students on board.

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    A mother told WBNS she was five cars behind the bus when it happened.

    “How could you not hear it coming? You’re putting a lot of kids’ lives in danger,” said Katy Carter.

    Rodney Stufflebean said the bus first stopped at the railroad crossing under regulations. As the bus started to cross the tracks, the driver noticed an oncoming train was coming faster than expected and before the track’s warning system activated.

    “The driver’s quick thinking and adherence to these protocols reflect the rigorous training our drivers receive to prioritize the safety of every student on board,” Stufflebean said in a letter to parents.

    The bus moved back and one was hurt, WSYX TV in Columbus reported .

    The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

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    Robert Waller
    10h ago
    Why are you all talking about a bus driver that stopped a railroad crossing when the gates were still up. The man followed the procedure according to the article and heard and saw the train so he backed off just in time. If this was in town, why in the world was that train so fast that it was actually getting to a crossing before the guards and lights came on? For those that are saying that this shouldn't have, you are right. The big question is who was responsible for the close call and I commend the driver for actually doing the right thing and not trying to run across like so many drivers in cars do every day.
    Phyllis Thomson
    14h ago
    You're all on here dogging the driver but didn't the article say a witness said the train was moving faster than the safety lights/guards that hadn't kicked in yet. Something doesn't sound right, I just thank God everyone is safe.
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