Heart-stopping footage shows the moment a pedestrian was just two seconds away from being hit by a speeding train after recklessly walking across the tracks. Two women were caught on CCTV wandering over the level crossing in Elsenham, Essex moments before an oncoming train thundered past. Schoolgirls Olivia Bazlinton, 14, and Charlotte Thompson, 13, lost their lives after being struck by a 70mph express train after going Christmas shopping. Network Rail said it had since appointed more than 100 level crossing managers to manage and improve the safety of crossings. At Elsenham level crossing, a footbridge has been built, the gates are now locked shut when a train is coming and there are ticket machines on both platforms.

Source: Daily Mail June 18, 2023 12:51 UTC