The trains were each traveling at an estimated 50 to 60 miles per hour; the impact derailed them both, and destroyed several wooden cars.

She got a glimpse of silver, then the impact destroyed the camera.

The impact and fire destroyed five houses and damaged seven more.

The impact of the train virtually destroyed the bus, and pushed part of it 150 yards down the track.

They didn't bother to try communications, knowing that the gun's bolt, or the impact, must have destroyed the forward antennas.

The explosive impact of the bullet, which is the real killing factor with a .30-06, would almost certainly have destroyed his heart and lungs.

The impact was enough to all but destroy the car.

For this reason: the impact of an inexplicable experience may well destroy a mind which is too brittle.

The impact was severe, though, and destroyed most of the evidence.

High waves and other impact from the storm destroyed 60 poorly-built houses.