Train Collides with Vehicle Obstructing Level Crossing in Itirapina, SP — Footage from the "Train Cam" YouTube Channel. Collision in Itirapina: Vehicle Struck by Train After Stopping on Tracks. ITIRAPINA, SP – A serious disregard for traffic regulations nearly ended in tragedy this Sunday, April 19. A surveillance camera from the "Train Cam" YouTube channel captured the exact moment a passenger vehicle was struck by a train at a level crossing in the municipality of Itirapina, in the interior of São Paulo state. The Incident: The footage shows that the vehicle's driver proceeded onto the railway tracks without sufficient space to complete the crossing. Due to traffic congestion ahead, the car ended up stalled improperly on the tracks; fortunately, no one was injured. Despite audible warnings and an emergency braking attempt by the train engineer, a collision was inevitable. The footage clearly demonstrates that the train's right-of-way—guaranteed by the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB)—was not respected. Railway Safety: A train can take up to one kilometer to come to a complete stop after the brakes are applied. The incident in Itirapina serves as a stark reminder of the importance of "Stop, Look, and Listen" signage. Note: According to the CTB, failing to stop a vehicle before crossing a railway line is considered a "very serious" traffic infraction, subject to a fine and penalty points on the driver's license.
