Video appears to show San Francisco train driver asleep before 2 empty trains crash
Two empty light rail trains collided in San Francisco in late July after a Muni operator appeared to fall asleep at the controls. Newly released video footage captures the operator nodding off or dozing seconds before the trains crashed. While some reports state the driver was sleeping, others describe the operator as appearing to be asleep or nodding off moments before the impact. The collision involved two trains that were not carrying passengers at the time of the accident.
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- ✓ Two empty light rail trains collided in San Francisco in late July.
- ✓ Video footage shows a Muni operator appearing to nod off or doze seconds before the crash.
What changed
Newly released footage provides visual evidence of the operator's state immediately preceding the collision.
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Video shows Muni operator appearing asleep before San Francisco train collision
Two empty light rail trains collided in San Francisco in late July after a Muni operator appeared to fall asleep at the controls. Newly released video footage captures the operator nodding off or dozing seconds before the trains crashed. While some reports state the driver was sleeping, others describe the operator as appearing to be asleep or nodding off moments before the impact. The collision involved two trains that were not carrying passengers at the time of the accident.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns regarding operator alertness and safety protocols within the Muni light rail system. This event follows other reports of Muni operators appearing to fall asleep while on duty.
What is confirmed
- Two empty light rail trains collided in San Francisco in late July.
- Video footage shows a Muni operator appearing to nod off or doze seconds before the crash.
Still unconfirmed
- The Muni driver was sleeping at the time of the crash.
What to watch next
- Official investigation results regarding the cause of the collision
- Disciplinary actions or policy changes from Muni regarding operator fatigue
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (7)
- San Francisco Chronicle — Video appears to show Muni operator nodding off moments before S.F. train crash
- KTVU — Sleeping Muni driver crashes into oncoming train
- SFist — Another Muni Operator Appears to Fall Asleep at Controls, Crashes Into Empty Train
- NBC Bay Area — Video shows Muni operator appearing to be dozing off Seconds before SF train crash
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Video appears to show San Francisco train driver asleep before 2 empty trains crash
- Yahoo — Train Operator Appears Asleep Moments Before Rear-Ending Another Train
- www.yahoo.com — VIDEO: Train operator seemingly falls asleep, crashes into other train
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