Like A Slow Train Wreck

I remember seeing the ambulances flying down Cermak last night, but I never could’ve imagined that they were coming from the mangled Red Line stop in Chinatown. That’s my Red Line stop–it’s been more than surreal reading this article.

Once again, questions will be raised about the safety of these trucks and the reliability of their drivers. I don’t think there has ever been a driver on the highway who hasn’t had a close run-in with a massive truck, but I also think people are too quick to judgment in this particular case. The facts are still coming in as the wreckage is cleared away. Terrifying to think, though, of the carnage. The offramp leads like a cannon barrel right into the escalator. I’ve seen plenty of cars and truck speed off it and screech to last second halts and wonder what if, and now that gruesome scenario is right here.

There should be more investigation into political scandal that allowed unqualified drivers to obtain licenses, thanks to our former governor in Illinois (and undoubtedly as yet undiscovered elsewhere). We obviously can’t do away with trucks and truckers, but we also need to keep in mind the danger and damage allowing someone who lacks the proper training to be flying down highways in multi-ton battering rams.