A runaway railcar approaches two track maintenance workers.

A runaway railcar approaches two track maintenance workers. You can switch it to kill one railway inspector.

• 29% chose: Divert the railcar. (17 people)
• 71% chose: Allow the railcar to proceed. (41 people)

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