Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
NTSB aims to prevent future crashes at Biloxi's Main Street crossing
Biloxi The National Transportation Safety Board came to Biloxi to investigate the fatal train-charter bus crash because there have been two recent incidents at the Main Street crossing, an official said Wednesday.
NTSB spokesman Robert Sumwalt said there have been 16 incidents at the Main Street crossing since 1976. He said his agency is in Biloxi to learn lessons that can prevent future accidents.
“We’re not here to find out what happened,” Sumwalt said. “Our mission is not to find out what happened but to find out how it happened.
“That’s critical ... so that we can learn from this so that it does not does not again.”
Read more here: http://www.sunherald.com/news/local/counties/harrison-county/article137196023.html