'Reckless' dog walker narrowly escapes being hit by train in shocking video

CCTV footage shows a man pushing a safety barrier at a railway crossing, forcing the train driver to make an emergency stop and narrowly escaping the tragedy.

A shocking video shows a dog walker having a near miss after being hit by a train at a level crossing.

The man can be seen ignoring red warning lights and barriers, forcing the train driver to apply the brakes. National Rail condemned the "reckless" behavior and said the man had only "seconds" before disaster struck.

Birmingham Live reports that the incident took place near Blackdown station in Worcestershire. Natalie Stratton, Network Rail's head of operational risk, has now released a video to remind everyone how to stay safe at level crossings.

Network Rail's Central Route said: "There is never an excuse for this kind of reckless behaviour. Just a few seconds' difference could have led to tragedy and I am Jamie Ainsworth, Health, Safety, Security and Environment in the West Midlands. Director of Railways said: "The safety of the general public, our customers and colleagues is always our priority and incidents like this are very serious and can have disastrous consequences.

"I hope this video will remind the public to pay attention, wait behind barriers and follow instructions at level crossings to stay safe at all times. Incidents like this also have a big impact on train drivers. can and I urge the public to keep this in mind. When using level crossings."minimize the risk they expose themselves to. I would like to use this video as a reminder to anyone who uses level crossings to do so safely.

No matter how well you think you know the crossing, all users must obey safety systems such as lighting and barriers that protect the communities we serve. are there for. Their own safety as well as the impact their actions could have on their family, the wider community and the train drivers. It's really not worth the risk.