A Big Mistake
He was afraid that the Flyer would ram into the stationary special on the main line, so he acted quickly. Completely oblivious to the specials’ location, he made a hasty decision that would cost many lives.
The Flyer drove straight into the back end of the special, smashing the wooden cars into smithereens. Passengers, wood, and metal were falling everywhere. People were screaming. The lights went out.