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PNR train collided with a passenger bus at a railroad crossing, killing 18 people and injuring 53 others. The plaintiff alleged PNR and its engineer were negligent for not having safety measures like bars or signals at the busy intersection. The court held that while PNR has governmental powers, it was also acting as a private business by operating passenger trains, so it was not immune from liability for the collision and could be sued.
- Author
- Cyrus Avelino
- Language
- EN