This dramatic video shows the police pulling the man from danger just seconds before impact.
Although details about the cause of the crash are not known, local news reported that the plane crashed shortly following takeoff at 2 p.m. EST yesterday. The plane crashed at Los Angeles’ railroad crossing. First responders had to rescue the man from the wreckage just moments before a train sped through the intersection.
According to Reuters the pilot suffered minor injuries from the accident. After being treated at a regional trauma center, he is said to be in stable condition. The body-cam footage of the police officers shows that they were only feet from the train as it sped through The intersection. It could have been worse if the police were a little slower in getting to the man.
The incident resulted in no other injuries, even for passengers on trains. He was saved by the quick-thinking first responders who showed how dangerous trains can be. It’s not everyday that a train crashes into an aircraft, but it does happen. The police bodycam footage can be viewed here . Although it may seem a little graphic to some viewers, it is well worth the effort. This could have been a very different situation.