Cause of Death When Standing in Front of a Train
The primary cause of death is typically massive blunt force trauma, especially to the head, thorax (chest), or spine. The enormous mass and speed of a train produce an intense kinetic impact, leading to:
Traumatic brain injury (e.g., skull fracture, brainstem damage)
Cardiac or pulmonary rupture (heart or lungs crushed)
Severe spinal injury (especially cervical spine)
Major blood vessel rupture (e.g., aortic transection)
These injuries often result in instantaneous death, especially if the head or chest is struck first.