Watch horror moment car gets trapped on Irish railway crossing after barriers come down before train speeds through
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Iarnod Eireann have warned people not to take risks at level crossings
Credit: Iarnrod Eireann
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Today marks International Level Crossing Awareness Day
Credit: Iarnrod Eireann
In the hopes of making it out the other side, the
Panicked, the
The car is left stranded in the middle of the crossing.
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To accommodate pedestrians and traffic, sections of the track are guarded by rails which come down to stop traffic entering onto the railway lines when a train is about to pass through.
There are also flashing lights and beeping noises to alert those on the road.
Drivers,
However, that is not always the case and some people take risks.
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But railway bosses at Iarnrod Eireann are now hosting
Shock vid shows hero cops pull driver from car just SECONDS before its obliterated by speeding train on level crossing
On International Level Crossing Day, they have reminded people of some important messages regarding the traffic stops.
Iarnrod Eireann said: "Trying to save some journey time, could cost you, paying for damage or paying with injury.
"Always obey level crossing warning signs and lights."
RISKY DRIVING CRACKDOWN
Awareness day comes as it's been announced that up to six stationary speed cameras will be placed at level crossings in an effort to crack down on risky driving.
The
Iarnrod Eireann said the devices are designed to be easily moved and can be installed dependant on driver behaviour.
The cameras issue an automatic €160 fine for speeding and €80 for breaking a red light.
Railway bosses said the aim of the new camera plan is to "enhance safety for rail and road users alike, including pedestrians and cyclists, by deterring risk-taking at chosen locations".
So far this year alone, 11 incidents at level crossings have resulted in people being injured or the crossing being damaged.
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The car became trapped on the train tracks as the barriers closed
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