A near-collision between two trains; an averted cornfield meet.
A pot that is split among the players because of a tie.
An inconclusive standoff, ending in mutual retreat.
A confrontation among two or more armed parties, none of which wants to attack first (fearing that the other could retaliate), but neither of which will disarm (for fear the other will attack).
A stalemate, or a confrontation among two or more sides that no side can win.
A three-way or more standoff.
The aftermath of a train crash.
A disaster, especially one which is large in scale and readily seen by public observers.
Someone (especially a woman) who is unbalanced and considered a mess, a disaster, one who is suffering personal ruin.
To ruin utterly and catastrophically, to cause to end in disaster.