The train did not CRASH!

In a surprising and unusual accident, a metro train in Spijkenisse, Netherlands, crashed on November 2, 2020. The train did not stop at the end of the track and went past the buffer stop. It seemed like a serious accident could happen, as the train was close to falling into a canal below. But something unexpected stopped it. A large whale tail sculpture called “Walvisstaarten” was placed at the end of the track. This artwork was designed by architect Maarten Struijs and installed in 2002. It was made from strong reinforced polyester and was only meant to be a decorative art piece, not a safety structure. However, in this accident, the sculpture acted like a barrier. It supported the train and stopped it from falling further. Because of this, a possible disaster was avoided. The train driver was the only person inside the metro at that time. Thankfully, the driver was not injured and was able to walk away safely from the scene. This made the incident even more unbelievable, as it could have ended very badly