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Can you die by getting hit by a freight train going 25 mph? it's for a story and i want it to be realistic.
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Yes: Remember, even a car rolling very slowly can crush you to death. However, the story would have to be done well to make a believable and interesting scenario.
Answered 9/17/2014
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