51. To combat excessive speed, Paris police were equipped since February with hand-held radar detectors. 52. A statement by the Italian rail authorities that the accident was caused by excessive speed has been strongly contested by the unions. 53. A statement by the Italian rail authorities that the accident involving the high-speed train was caused by excessive speed has been strongly contested by the unions. 54. Excessive speed may have been a cause of the crash. 55. The workers want better safety and maintenance on the lines, but are also protesting implied criticism of drivers for using excessive speed after four accidents in three weeks. 56. Witnesses said one Mexico City-bound train was in the San Miguel station when the return train arrived at an excessive speed and was unable to stop. 57. Most of the accidents between Monday and Wednesday were caused by excessive speed or drunken driving, police said. 58. The Belgian press said the accident was caused not only by the fog but by excessive speed. |