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At a narrow turn of a ramp, at the Padua railway station, a bus... (colour litho)
2778066 At a narrow turn of a ramp, at the Padua railway station, a bus... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: At a narrow turn of a ramp, at the Padua railway station, a bus, loaded with Ferrarese after-workers, skidded, breaking through the parapet. The machine would have capsized in the street below, if a tree, miraculously, had not stopped it in an almost vertical position, saving the lives of the hikers. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 5 July 1931.); © Look and Learn
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This photograph, taken by Achille Beltrame in 1931, captures a dramatic moment at the Padua railway station in Italy. At a narrow turn of a ramp, a bus filled with weary Ferrarese after-workers skidded out of control, crashing through the parapet. The scene would have ended tragically if not for the miraculous intervention of a tree that stopped the bus from plummeting into the street below. In this chaotic moment frozen in time, we see men and women scrambling to safety. Some passengers are seen leaping from windows while others cling desperately to the side of the bus. The fear and urgency on their faces is palpable as they escape what could have been certain death. Beltrame's skillful use of light and shadow adds depth to this stunning image. The vertical format emphasizes both the height at which these lives were hanging in balance and also serves as a reminder of how close they came to disaster. This photograph serves as a powerful testament to human resilience and survival instincts. It reminds us that even in moments of chaos, there can be hope and salvation found in unexpected places.
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