Train Averts Disaster: Car Blocks Railway Crossing in Nidau

Close Call at Nidau Crossing: Train Averted Collision with Car. Nidau, Switzerland experienced a near-miss train accident on Thursday evening. A car became stuck between the railway barriers at a level crossing, causing a traffic jam and a tense standoff with an approaching train. Eyewitnesses reported the train driver's visible frustration as he struggled to stop the train in time. "The train driver looked increasingly annoyed," said a News Scout who witnessed the event and filmed the incident. The driver of the car quickly alerted the police, who contacted Aare Seeland Mobil AG, the railway company, confirming the near-miss. The situation resolved without injury or collision, highlighting the importance of caution at railway crossings. The incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers of ignoring railway crossing signals.