A teenager has been filmed “risking everything” for a “game” after coming within inches of being hit by an oncoming train.
CCTV footage of the person stepping close to the track north of Diss station, Norfolk, has been released by Network Rail as it warned of the dangers of such “reckless” actions.
It said the teenager flouted warning signs and a red light.
The person then moved clear only at the last second as the high-speed Greater Anglia train, which can travel up to 100mph, zoomed past.
Network Rail said there have been eight accidental deaths at level crossings in the UK in the past 12 months, including one on the Anglia region.
There have also been 51 near-misses on Anglia level crossings.
‘Dangerous behaviour we see all too often’
The company’s health and safety manager, Shenel Bullock, said: “The young person in the CCTV video came to no harm thankfully, and we wanted to share the footage to highlight just one example of the incredibly dangerous behaviour that we see all too often on level crossings.
“Whether it’s taking selfies, filming dances or playing games, the risk of death or life-changing injury is simply too high.
“Please don’t take the chance, even if it seems like you’re in control, because one tiny misjudgement or slip could easily lead to tragic consequences.”
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Ms Bullock added: “Other times, people can simply be distracted when approaching a level crossing, looking at their screen or wearing headphones, but this equally could be a fatal mistake.
“I urge everyone to pay full attention as they approach crossings, read instructions carefully and always respect locked gates, barriers, lights and alarms.”
