Over here, we’re pretty critical of those who ignore train gates. This is the exception.

In recent months, we’ve seen countless people get their cars wrecked after trying to beat a train through the gate. This is always a bit confusing — there’s a gate right there! Do you really think it’s a smart idea to try to drive around it?

In this case, however, I understand the confusion.

Something went wrong at these gates that caused them to flail up and down, leaving drivers with scant few seconds to actually make a crossing through them. While some made it through, others had their cars unceremoniously bonked.