A car was only inches away from being hit by a train after the driver ignored a red light at a level crossing.
The driver of the car ignored the red light warning at the level crossing and drove right in front of an oncoming train in the Lake District.
Network Rail has posted footage of the driver on the tracks of the Windermere branch line in Burneside to warn other drivers.
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The car was so close to the impact that the camera angle only covers the roof as it drives blindly straight ahead over the tracks.
Fortunately, the driver made it just in time without colliding with the northern service.
The incident, which occurred shortly after 9 a.m. on July 29, was described by railway executives as one of the next near misses they have ever seen.
Simon Shipperd, Level Crossing Manager at Network Rail: “This driver not only put himself in serious danger, but also the train driver and the passengers.
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“It’s carefree driving on a shocking level. Our advice is simple, but as tempting as it is to skip the lights, don’t do it, you are putting lives at risk. “
Chris Jackson, Northern Regional Director, said, “It is incredible that anyone would take such risks at level crossings.
“The potential impact of such a risk is catastrophic, and it was only through luck that this incident did not lead to anything much more serious.
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“It is important that road users and pedestrians respect intersections and follow all directions to ensure that they are used safely. If people refuse to obey the rules, we will continue to work with Network Rail and the UK Transport Police to find those responsible. “
After the video was published, Network Rail reissued its instructions on how to safely use level crossings as a driver.
