Near miss after boy gets stuck on level crossing
A train's emergency brake was used to avoid hitting a boy who got his foot stuck on a level crossing in Devon, Network Rail has said.The rail operator said it was an "alarming" example of a number of incidents involving children at the foot crossing at Toffles, near Topsham, in recent weeks.As part of a new safety campaign, staff will be posted at the site and a set of gates are due to be installed at a later date.
The British Transport Police, which has visited the parents of the two boys, said misuse of level crossings could have "disastrous consequences". "Unfortunately, we see hundreds of people taking risks on and around the railway every year," Insp Rebecca Warren said. "Have a little patience and wait until it's safe to cross - it really isn't worth risking yours and others' lives to save a few minutes."
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