Network Rail shares shocking level crossing footage to warn of dangers and prevent teenage accidents

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Network Rail has released alarming CCTV footage showing a teenager risking their life by standing dangerously close to the tracks at a level crossing north of Diss station in Norfolk. The incident, recorded earlier this month, shows the young person ignoring red warning lights and clear safety signage before stepping back from the line only moments before a train passed at up to 100 mph.

The organisation said it shared the footage to raise awareness of the potentially fatal consequences of unsafe behaviour at level crossings, particularly during the half term holidays. In the past 12 months, there have been eight accidental fatalities at level crossings across Britain, including one in the Anglia region, along with 51 near misses on Anglia crossings alone.

Shenel Bullock, Network Rail Anglia’s health and safety manager, said:

Matthew Wakefield, Greater Anglia’s safety, security and sustainability director, added: “Safety is our priority on the railway. Stepping onto the tracks could result in life-changing injuries or death. Please follow the rules, cross with care, and never take any risks.”