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Train smashes into SUV that jumped level crossing barriers

Published 15 April 2019
By James Allen
A motorist in Florida has been rushed to hospital, after the SUV they were in was struck by a double-decker train at a level crossing.

Dutch cyclist narrowly avoids being hit by train

A cyclist in The Netherlands had a very lucky escape, after nearly being struck by a passenger train on a level crossing.
Published 29 November 2018

One in seven drivers jump level crossings

In a survey by Network Rail, 14% of drivers confessed they would ignore the barriers and warning lights at level crossings.
Published 08 October 2018