Re: Tram Accident Monday 11/09

["David Lindstrom" <D_Lindstrom@Bigpond.com>]

"Chris" <csinn@netlink.com.au> wrote in message
39C0E0D9.4687@netlink.com.au">news:39C0E0D9.4687@netlink.com.au...
> Andy B wrote:
> >
> > This is the first chance I have had to report this in the
newsgroup.
> >
> > Monday evening, 11/09/00, Z1.10 and a late model Ford
Station Wagon had a
> > head on disagreement on Glenferrie Rd, near High St.
> >
> > The Ford is written off, and Z1.10 sustained minimal panel
damage on the
> > right hand side, just below the drivers area.
> >
> > No major injuries, the driver of the car was taken to
hospital with shock
> > (only a young female), a older female passenger (around 50)
was taken to
> > hospital with fairly major back and neck injuries.
> >
> > The tram driver was ok, and enjoyed several of my
cigarettes.
> >
> > About 10 trams were delayed, including the restaurant tram
(939).
> >
> > Accident happened approximately 2055, and was cleared
totally by 2145.
> >
> > Photo's will be available on my webpage, when film is
developed. Will
> > advise.
>
>
> Another car bites the dust, good. They never learn, a tram
will always
> win when it comes to accidents. After having quite a few
accidents
> between my tram and various cars, taxis, and light trucks over
the years
> I would say that despite the fact that trams have been in
Melbourne for
> 100 years? people still never learn to do the right thing.

One retired tram driver told me that the trams become invisible
to many Melbourne motorists because they see them all the time.
Curiously enough, I'm not convinced he's right.
Regards,
David Lindstrom