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In the middle of the night, due to a fatal carelessness of the driver, a terrible clash between a truck... (colour litho)
2778269 In the middle of the night, due to a fatal carelessness of the driver, a terrible clash between a truck... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the middle of the night, due to a fatal carelessness of the driver, a terrible clash between a truck and a train took place in Langerais, France. In the terrible mussel, the locomotive broke the heavy vehicle in two and dragged the front of it away. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 8 July 1934.); © Look and Learn
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In the middle of the night, tragedy struck as a result of a driver's fatal carelessness. This powerful print captures the aftermath of a horrifying collision between a truck and a train in Langerais, France. The scene is one of utter devastation and chaos. In the darkness, illuminated only by faint streetlights and emergency flares, the wreckage tells a harrowing tale. The locomotive has mercilessly torn through the heavy vehicle, splitting it into two halves. The front portion lies mangled on the tracks while the rest is dragged away by the unstoppable force of the train. The impact has left behind twisted metal, shattered glass, and scattered debris that now litter both sides of this fateful level crossing. It serves as a stark reminder of how quickly lives can be forever altered due to negligence. This haunting image was created by Italian illustrator Achille Beltrame in 1934 for Courier Sunday magazine. Beltrame's attention to detail brings forth an eerie atmosphere that perfectly encapsulates this tragic event. As we gaze upon this photograph today, let us remember those affected by this terrible clash - victims whose lives were lost or irrevocably changed in an instant. May it serve as a cautionary reminder to prioritize safety on our roads and railways.
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