Rescue workers at scene of Selby train crash

Rescue workers at scene of Selby train crash

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Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The transcript describes an incident involving the Westlander M63, which occurred in poor driving conditions. The vehicle veered off the Westland carriageway and ended up on a grassy area over a high-speed rail line. The train, carrying passengers and crew, was unable to see the system on the line. The driver managed to exit the vehicle and call for help, but it was too late to prevent the incident at the high-speed train station. The train is now stationary, with the locomotive still on the track.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What time did the Westlander M63 incident occur?

Shortly after 8 o'clock

Shortly after 7 o'clock

Shortly after 6 o'clock

Shortly after 5 o'clock

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the condition of the road when the Westlander M63 came off the carriageway?

Wet and slippery

Clear and dry

Snowy and icy

Poor driving conditions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the status of the high-speed rail line during the incident?

It was inactive

It was under maintenance

It was active with passengers and crew

It was closed for the day

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the driver do after exiting the vehicle?

Waited for the train to pass

Called for help through emergency services

Attempted to move the vehicle

Called the train station

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far was the locomotive from the vehicle after the incident?

100 yards

300 yards

500 yards

700 yards