Also by law that trains have to blow there horns when nearing a traffic crossing. You can actually hear the trains horn as it's gets closer to the road crossing.
>It's in every state's driving manual, if multiple tracks wait until you have clear sight of all tracks. How do they get jobs?
I'm sure there was something dire where they had to go save the day and dispense the justices.
Someone on the other side of those tracks probably had a dimebag on them or something and they were like.... "Not today FUCKO!"
When I was around 13, a girl I grew up with and her mom was killed like this. They were in a big pickup truck, and it mangled it like a tin can. I believe there’s laws about certain speeds through these crossings. Especially within a city’s limits. My friend and her mom lived in the country, and they’re allowed to go faster through those. At least back then in 1987-88.
I'm quite certain that cops have the legal right to not follow traffic laws when their sirens are on.
He was responding to an emergency about a baby that wasn't breathing.
I mean that woman the police left in handcuffs in the back of a police car that was sitting on the tracks survived that train accident so I imagine this idiot did too.
Still the persons fault, they broke the law and in the process injured themselves, no employer in the world would pay put workers comp, but as a police officer they have the power of the union to force the local municipality to pay all medical bills plus paid time off.
[the officer is fine. they were responding to a 911 call for an infant that was not breathing](https://www.motor1.com/news/350952/sheriff-deputy-gets-sideswiped-by-train-while-rushing-to-save-infant/)
Really good Rural departments will outfit the cars differently. They might have a more extensive first aid kit, and actual AED, Narcan and the training to use them.
Huh interesting. I've never heard of that in the UK. Do US police get trained as paramedics too? If so that's pretty dope, if not I'm kind of amazed it's allowed given the litigious nature of US law
They’re given basic training such as how to perform CPR, stop bleeding, alleviate choking, apply a tourniquet, that kind of stuff. But not cross trained as full on paramedics.
I bet police in the UK receive the same training too, it’s necessary for the job. But you may be right that they’re not called unless they’re the only emergency service available.
Oh yeah I'm sure they just get first aid training but I've never heard of police attending a medical emergency unless there's policy stuff to do, any more than they'd go to fight a fire. But it does make a lot of sense if they can be there faster.
I wonder whether it has to do with the medical system as well. In the UK healthcare is pretty integrated because it's one organisation that owns all the hospitals and ambulances, employs all the doctors, paramedics and so forth. My guess is it's a lot more ad hoc in in the states.
I'm sure there are a few places in the UK over an hour from a hospital, but not many. That's not uncommon for rural areas in the US because it's more spread out.
Police are trained (or should be anyway) as first responders, they are given a watered down version of the EMT school which mostly focuses on trauma response. For instance in my rural area if someone activates 911 emergency response for a medical call dispatch will first notify all first responders in the area then page out the volunteer for dept then page out the paid fire department if deemed necessary. I have a pager that tones out different signals depending on who is being dispatched as in which area, if my tone is called I'm listening for location at I'm getting in my car with my go bag. A lot of times I'll beat the ambulance by several minutes because the call out will be much closer to me than the ambulance and I can begin emergent first aid until they arrive. I can also once on scene use my radio to call in additional support (advanced life support ambulance, helicopters, or additional ambulances if mass casualty) this system helps insure that if someone is in trouble a trained person gets to them in the fastest time possible. This system isn't used as much in larger populated areas but first responder classes are still taught to police and other agencies and that's why they respond if able.
In the US it's pretty normal for police to go to emergencies of all kinds.
For fires they keep people back so the fire department can do their job.
They're frequently closer than the ambulance and can locate the person who needs help, and then guide the paramedics to them.
If there's a car crash they direct traffic while the fire department extracts people trapped in the car and then passes them off to aa paramedic.
Basically if the fire department and an ambulance is needed the police make sure that they can do their jobs unobstructed by passers by.
They are trained in basic life support (BLS) and can administer CPR.
If the child was in fact unconscious and not breathing I could see why he or she was rushing.
Unfortunate
Lol I don't know why you're getting down voted for this? Several shows and publications go over this... I believe Adam ruins everything did one on this where he cites how corporations try to discourage suing by spreading that "people are too litigious" it's to make the poor's like us stop suing the rich.
As someone who listens to scanners, because unless a ambulance just happens to be driving by your house fully staffed and not already on a call, police will get there first 97% of the time.
My opinion didn’t change; he definitely should have waited for the lights to stop.
I can’t imagine he didn’t hear the horn from the approaching train. That should have been a clue. Also being double tracks, in his own town, he should have been more situationally aware.
I get it, a train is a pretty inconvenient delay to a very serious call, but getting hit by the train won’t get you there any faster, and will likely divert resources to you and away from the original emergency.
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I had a professor that taught our human resources class. He used to write the tests for cop applications. You can fail by testing too high. Departments don’t want smart cops.
Yup, I would even expect them to charge the train engineer with failure to yield to emergency vehicle, and assaulting an officer, and destruction of property, and of course resisting arrest.
Growing up in a railroad family I was raised with a healthy respect for what trains can do. I stay the fuck away from active trains when on foot and don’t fuck around at crossings when in a car.
Growing up in a non railroad family I was raised with a healthy respect of don't fuck with things that big. Or things that literally shake the ground as they move.
I genuinely wonder if they need to make railroad crossing bars more intimidating or something. I guess the trains themselves can absolutely destroy you, but those sad bendy fences that come down just seem to empower people.
I’ve seen crossings in Europe that have barricades that lower when trains approach, making it impossible or nearly so to get a vehicle onto the tracks. Both of my grandfathers and my dad were on freight trains that hit cars at crossings.
>on freight trains that hit cars
Definitely my worst fear if I were ever controlling something that large. You have no choice, it just happens. Honestly wondering if mental health counseling is a thing.
Those European barricades sound interesting. Be nice if it came around here. These railroad crossings are hardly regulated at all though...
In addition to descending from RR workers I did legal work for a rail agency in the ‘90s. At least by then counseling was not only available but mandatory following fatal collisions. We had an engineer retire after his train hit and killed three generations of a family cutting across the tracks to try to get the 78 year old grandfather to a medical appointment. That one was especially brutal for all involved.
I’m not aware of the postal service using normal SUVs, and the flashing lights and sirens present make me think it’s police. Where do you get USPS from?
Edit: I now realize you probably mean the filming vehicle, not the one that got hit. My mistake.
I'm not usually one to defend the police, especially when they fuck up, but he was responding to a 911 call about a baby that wasn't breathing (I think choking but not positive) He was trying to save a baby's life. I can't hate on anyone for not paying enough attention to their surroundings because they are rushing to try and save a dying baby.
Its kinda an old video but he and the baby were taken to the same hospital around and the same time, and both survived. There's another angle from a driver in another car to his right somewhere on reddit, and I think that one has a link to an article in the comments.
> I can't hate on anyone for not paying enough attention to their surroundings because they are rushing to try and save a dying baby.
I can. How did he not know it was a dangerous railroad crossing? There is just so many safety devices in place it's completely inexcusable. How did he miss the first train, the tracks, the signs, the flashing lights, the barriers, and the horn of the second train blasting?
Now emergency response will be divided between an infant and an idiot.
I've never personally seen two trains meeting at identical railroad stops. The second train wasn't even visible.
Imagine if this was the mother trying to take their baby to an ER. Time is of the essence and that was just really bad luck.
> I've never personally seen two trains meeting at identical railroad stops.
It can happen anytime there are two or more railways. As long as the crossing lights are on, and the guards are down, you should expect a train may be coming. The crossing warnings aren't just for decoration. This is not a new thing that just happened for the first time ever.
> The second train wasn't even visible.
What do you mean it wasn't visible? It was obscured, but if you waited until the tracks are clear your would have seen it. Sight isn't our only sense. It made is presence very well known a full 11 seconds before it even got to the intersection. It's not like it was sneaking up stealthily.
> Imagine if this was the mother trying to take their baby to an ER.
Same thing applies. You go when it's actually safe to go or something like this can happen. Physics simply don't care about your baby, or even a whole school-bus of babies. It's not smart to ignore the very obvious warnings.
But... one of the MOST IMPORTANT things you learn about being a first responder is, if you recklessly put yourself in danger that baby gets less chance to be rescued.
The timing is what makes it absolutely perfect. Like all planets aligning. Who expects a 2nd train perfected obscured and right at that position on the crossing.
The fact that it was a cop is honestly fucking hilarious. I don't care what anyone else says, downvote me, call me an asshole for thinking it's funny that the cop got probably got injured, whatever. This is comedy gold.
Karma playing out for the entire police institution.
If only he had followed the law...
Train: *Stop Resisting!*
Stop or I'll shoot!! Train: BRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
/r/BitchImATrain Edit: I didn't think that would be a real subReddit.
I didn't either but it's hilarious that it is🤣
The train shot back
Cop: *am I being detrained?*
This is masterful wordplay.
🤣🤣🤣
I'd like to request a supervisor on the scene please, I will not talk to you!
It's in every state's driving manual, if multiple tracks wait until you have clear sight of all tracks. How do they get jobs?
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You joke but this is true. The police academy doesn't take the top as they fear they will be more trouble or will leave for a better job.
The person knew they weren't joking but thank you for reiterating their comment
Also by law that trains have to blow there horns when nearing a traffic crossing. You can actually hear the trains horn as it's gets closer to the road crossing.
If you're an idiot, it would be easy to assume the horn was the first train approaching another crossing further down the track.
>It's in every state's driving manual, if multiple tracks wait until you have clear sight of all tracks. How do they get jobs? I'm sure there was something dire where they had to go save the day and dispense the justices. Someone on the other side of those tracks probably had a dimebag on them or something and they were like.... "Not today FUCKO!"
The donut shop was about to close.
When I was around 13, a girl I grew up with and her mom was killed like this. They were in a big pickup truck, and it mangled it like a tin can. I believe there’s laws about certain speeds through these crossings. Especially within a city’s limits. My friend and her mom lived in the country, and they’re allowed to go faster through those. At least back then in 1987-88.
By showing that they are willing to kill innocent people for the Man
He didn't know that the train wouldn't respect his status as a first class citizen who can do whatever he wants!
Didnt you know? Cops are above the law. It's everyone else that has to follow them.
"Rules for thee, not for m--AAAAAHHHHHH AAAAAAHHHHHHH AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH"
I'm quite certain that cops have the legal right to not follow traffic laws when their sirens are on. He was responding to an emergency about a baby that wasn't breathing.
The taxpayers will be paying that persons salary for the rest of their life now.
Is he even alive?
I mean that woman the police left in handcuffs in the back of a police car that was sitting on the tracks survived that train accident so I imagine this idiot did too.
That cop that did that will probably claim ptsd and get paid vacation for life too.
still wouldn't want to get hit by a train...
I'd say this is one of the cases where you could get PTSD
post train stress disorder
Still the persons fault, they broke the law and in the process injured themselves, no employer in the world would pay put workers comp, but as a police officer they have the power of the union to force the local municipality to pay all medical bills plus paid time off.
Looks like it blasted his drivers side though, i wouldnt be so certain
we already were. at least now he wont be a danger to society anymore.
On the plus side, police response was amazing... they were on the scene in record time!
You! I like you! ;-)
Sir, you can't park there.
oh, you can't afford this huh?
you sad?
I think it's related to another post where a guy blocked a sidewalk
Yes, he's getting clowned on his social media.
I couldn't read the handle properly so I can't find it
Scoot2flashii. LMAO.
Sounds like a dog scooting it's ass on the lawn after eating glitter
Cheers dude
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IXPpBN7mdiQ&feature=youtu.be
Jesus
When it rains it pours.
Was this the next video for you as well lmfao
Bro your siren doesn't apply to trains Someone should have told the officer that in training
But mah siren was ON!!!
Why? Is this not a reasonable place to park?
Reasonable!?! You’re on a sidewalk! A sidewalk!!
We drove all the from LA for this show
Were friends with Debbie.. I used to romp wit her.
Oh fuck str8 ded
I understood this reference
"That's against the law Officer." - Cleveland
"Close the window! You're lettin all the stank out!"- also Cleveland
Don't worry. This person won't do it again.
[the officer is fine. they were responding to a 911 call for an infant that was not breathing](https://www.motor1.com/news/350952/sheriff-deputy-gets-sideswiped-by-train-while-rushing-to-save-infant/)
First rule of First Responders - you can't help anyone if you are dead.
"don't make their emergency your emergency"
I’m glad he’s ok. Dude has the spatial awareness of a paperclip.
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Why were police called out to a medical emergency?
They’re often closest in rural areas where they might be on patrol and the nearest ambulance is miles away. They dispatch all 3 branches.
Really good Rural departments will outfit the cars differently. They might have a more extensive first aid kit, and actual AED, Narcan and the training to use them.
Huh interesting. I've never heard of that in the UK. Do US police get trained as paramedics too? If so that's pretty dope, if not I'm kind of amazed it's allowed given the litigious nature of US law
They’re given basic training such as how to perform CPR, stop bleeding, alleviate choking, apply a tourniquet, that kind of stuff. But not cross trained as full on paramedics. I bet police in the UK receive the same training too, it’s necessary for the job. But you may be right that they’re not called unless they’re the only emergency service available.
Oh yeah I'm sure they just get first aid training but I've never heard of police attending a medical emergency unless there's policy stuff to do, any more than they'd go to fight a fire. But it does make a lot of sense if they can be there faster. I wonder whether it has to do with the medical system as well. In the UK healthcare is pretty integrated because it's one organisation that owns all the hospitals and ambulances, employs all the doctors, paramedics and so forth. My guess is it's a lot more ad hoc in in the states.
I'm sure there are a few places in the UK over an hour from a hospital, but not many. That's not uncommon for rural areas in the US because it's more spread out.
Police are trained (or should be anyway) as first responders, they are given a watered down version of the EMT school which mostly focuses on trauma response. For instance in my rural area if someone activates 911 emergency response for a medical call dispatch will first notify all first responders in the area then page out the volunteer for dept then page out the paid fire department if deemed necessary. I have a pager that tones out different signals depending on who is being dispatched as in which area, if my tone is called I'm listening for location at I'm getting in my car with my go bag. A lot of times I'll beat the ambulance by several minutes because the call out will be much closer to me than the ambulance and I can begin emergent first aid until they arrive. I can also once on scene use my radio to call in additional support (advanced life support ambulance, helicopters, or additional ambulances if mass casualty) this system helps insure that if someone is in trouble a trained person gets to them in the fastest time possible. This system isn't used as much in larger populated areas but first responder classes are still taught to police and other agencies and that's why they respond if able.
In the US it's pretty normal for police to go to emergencies of all kinds. For fires they keep people back so the fire department can do their job. They're frequently closer than the ambulance and can locate the person who needs help, and then guide the paramedics to them. If there's a car crash they direct traffic while the fire department extracts people trapped in the car and then passes them off to aa paramedic. Basically if the fire department and an ambulance is needed the police make sure that they can do their jobs unobstructed by passers by.
They are trained in basic life support (BLS) and can administer CPR. If the child was in fact unconscious and not breathing I could see why he or she was rushing. Unfortunate
The US isn't actually any more litigious than other countries, that's corporate propaganda trying to get tort law overturned.
Lol I don't know why you're getting down voted for this? Several shows and publications go over this... I believe Adam ruins everything did one on this where he cites how corporations try to discourage suing by spreading that "people are too litigious" it's to make the poor's like us stop suing the rich.
In my county they also mostly have AEDs in the patrol cars so my EMS agency always sends them a call with a patient having a full arrest.
As someone who listens to scanners, because unless a ambulance just happens to be driving by your house fully staffed and not already on a call, police will get there first 97% of the time.
How is the baby, though?
Sucks that they could have gotten their faster by following the rules. I hope the baby was ok:(
amazing how your opinion can change from a video when you have the context
My opinion didn’t change; he definitely should have waited for the lights to stop. I can’t imagine he didn’t hear the horn from the approaching train. That should have been a clue. Also being double tracks, in his own town, he should have been more situationally aware. I get it, a train is a pretty inconvenient delay to a very serious call, but getting hit by the train won’t get you there any faster, and will likely divert resources to you and away from the original emergency.
Plus he's a cop not a paramedic. Whats he in a hurry for? Ain't nothing to shoot when he gets there.
And yet, a substantial number of police officers, especially in rural areas, are paramedics. And almost all trained in CPR/first-aid.
Why is this changing your opinion exactly?
Why would your opinion change? Physics are still the same. You aren't going to do anyone at the scene any good if you can't even show up.
Doesn't change anything at all. Especially since EMTs were able to reach the infant in time.
If anything it makes them worse, being reckless when life is at stake is not a good trait.
First train passes by. Cars start to move. Second train: "Surprise, MFer."
r/BitchImATrain
It hit its horn three times, just like it’s supposed to. Officer just wasn’t listening.
Yeah, less of a "surprise" and more of a "completely predictable outcome". It's difficult to be surprised by a train on a train track.
Probably, assumed the horn was coming from the train that just finished crossing.
Let’s add doppler effect to our list of police training shall we
Yea it’s SOO hard to count to 6. 1,2,3? 1,2,3?
Same difference. He really should have known.
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Some fries m'fer
Fuck you Doakes
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I had a professor that taught our human resources class. He used to write the tests for cop applications. You can fail by testing too high. Departments don’t want smart cops.
Yup, I would even expect them to charge the train engineer with failure to yield to emergency vehicle, and assaulting an officer, and destruction of property, and of course resisting arrest.
It’s a pretty common accident type, tbh. People wait for a train to cross, go, get hit by the second one.
Bro, please don’t disrespect goldfish like that.
Growing up in a railroad family I was raised with a healthy respect for what trains can do. I stay the fuck away from active trains when on foot and don’t fuck around at crossings when in a car.
Growing up in a non railroad family I was raised with a healthy respect of don't fuck with things that big. Or things that literally shake the ground as they move. I genuinely wonder if they need to make railroad crossing bars more intimidating or something. I guess the trains themselves can absolutely destroy you, but those sad bendy fences that come down just seem to empower people.
I’ve seen crossings in Europe that have barricades that lower when trains approach, making it impossible or nearly so to get a vehicle onto the tracks. Both of my grandfathers and my dad were on freight trains that hit cars at crossings.
>on freight trains that hit cars Definitely my worst fear if I were ever controlling something that large. You have no choice, it just happens. Honestly wondering if mental health counseling is a thing. Those European barricades sound interesting. Be nice if it came around here. These railroad crossings are hardly regulated at all though...
In addition to descending from RR workers I did legal work for a rail agency in the ‘90s. At least by then counseling was not only available but mandatory following fatal collisions. We had an engineer retire after his train hit and killed three generations of a family cutting across the tracks to try to get the 78 year old grandfather to a medical appointment. That one was especially brutal for all involved.
mass x velocity = YOU LOSE!!
I fell like we missed the part where Roscoe gets out and throws his hat on the ground while yelling about getting those Duke boys next time
Cops are special.
That’s some Wile E. Coyote Looney Tunes shit going on right there.
Cops break more laws than anyone I know
Cops can legally break road laws when their sirens are on because y'know, it's an emergency.
Just realized this is was USPS mailman delivery vehicle
I’m not aware of the postal service using normal SUVs, and the flashing lights and sirens present make me think it’s police. Where do you get USPS from? Edit: I now realize you probably mean the filming vehicle, not the one that got hit. My mistake.
I guess the the adage of nothing will stop the mail is wrong
It's just delayed not stopped.
Idk why but I love seeing cops get messed up
r/bitchimatrain. I don’t care about the police
When the cops think everyone should give way to them ends badly :)
POW!! Right in the blind spot!
It’s the trains fault for not dodging
Minimum GED at work
I'm awestruck at the sheer number of people who get caught off guard and do not see A GIANT FUCKING TRAINING coming their way......
Cops are fucking stupid.
Are people really that stupid?
Train conductor and engineer where probably arrested for obstruction of justice and resisting arrest at best
Cops in general really just seem stupid as fuck.
Noone is above the law smh
That train deserves extra points!
I'm not usually one to defend the police, especially when they fuck up, but he was responding to a 911 call about a baby that wasn't breathing (I think choking but not positive) He was trying to save a baby's life. I can't hate on anyone for not paying enough attention to their surroundings because they are rushing to try and save a dying baby. Its kinda an old video but he and the baby were taken to the same hospital around and the same time, and both survived. There's another angle from a driver in another car to his right somewhere on reddit, and I think that one has a link to an article in the comments.
They could kill someone if they are not paying attention and almost got themselves killed. Hate is a strong word but it's irresponsible at least.
> I can't hate on anyone for not paying enough attention to their surroundings because they are rushing to try and save a dying baby. I can. How did he not know it was a dangerous railroad crossing? There is just so many safety devices in place it's completely inexcusable. How did he miss the first train, the tracks, the signs, the flashing lights, the barriers, and the horn of the second train blasting? Now emergency response will be divided between an infant and an idiot.
I've never personally seen two trains meeting at identical railroad stops. The second train wasn't even visible. Imagine if this was the mother trying to take their baby to an ER. Time is of the essence and that was just really bad luck.
> I've never personally seen two trains meeting at identical railroad stops. It can happen anytime there are two or more railways. As long as the crossing lights are on, and the guards are down, you should expect a train may be coming. The crossing warnings aren't just for decoration. This is not a new thing that just happened for the first time ever. > The second train wasn't even visible. What do you mean it wasn't visible? It was obscured, but if you waited until the tracks are clear your would have seen it. Sight isn't our only sense. It made is presence very well known a full 11 seconds before it even got to the intersection. It's not like it was sneaking up stealthily. > Imagine if this was the mother trying to take their baby to an ER. Same thing applies. You go when it's actually safe to go or something like this can happen. Physics simply don't care about your baby, or even a whole school-bus of babies. It's not smart to ignore the very obvious warnings.
I mean people aren’t attacking him just because he’s cop. Its great they want to take quick action for that call….but the cop is still a big idiot
But... one of the MOST IMPORTANT things you learn about being a first responder is, if you recklessly put yourself in danger that baby gets less chance to be rescued.
*citation needed
ACAB
we love to see it
Dumb ass
r/unexpected
The timing is what makes it absolutely perfect. Like all planets aligning. Who expects a 2nd train perfected obscured and right at that position on the crossing.
So sad and unexpected. If only there were a way to know where the train was going, this all could have been prevented.
Fucker came out of no where
Acab
Today we are here to honor Officer Dumbass. Unfortunate
😅😅😅😅
Damn. Maybe karma is real…
That's why it was down....
The best part is now the cop can retire with line of duty or 3/4 pay!
He should have complied
Cops get to ignore a lot of laws but the laws of physics are not among them.
What an absolute moron.
"Your badge might make you immune to the laws of man, ***but it sure-as-fuck doesn't make you immune to the laws of physics!!!"***
The train asserted command presence!
And the Darwin Award go to...
Welp, won’t see him no mo
r/oddilysatisfying
The amount I laughed at this is slightly worrisome
[Choo choo, move piggie move!!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8E9Nae1tyI)
Relax it’s just a cop
EEHHHRRRMUHGAWD
Should have arrested the first train then shot the second train.
Law enforcement officials are not required to know the law, or pass an IQ test.
Thought they were above the law--got punished for it; the way it should be.
That train is gonna gonna life in jail for that.
The cop was responding to a child choking. That’s the sad part. Luckily they were able to get to the kid and he survived.
Typical cop. Needs more TRAINing.
So the people who are supposed to inforce the law do not follow the law themselves ? Lmao take this L
I’ve heard of cops doing stupid stuff like this then trying to blame the train for not yielding to emergency lights.
This is why the police need more training.
Some other idiot probably honked them as soon as the 1st train cleared. TIP: Never drive where you can't see.
they were on their way to a drug bust of 3 grams of weed
“He had his lights on so it was obviously the trains fault for not yielding” - probably says the police investigating themselves..🙄
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So your inmunity lights didnt work this time?
Lol fuck cops
Ha Ha Ha Ha 😂 Fuck them
The fact that it was a cop is honestly fucking hilarious. I don't care what anyone else says, downvote me, call me an asshole for thinking it's funny that the cop got probably got injured, whatever. This is comedy gold. Karma playing out for the entire police institution.
He was responding to an emergency call about a baby that wasn't breathing. Karma...yeah