Rail crossing barrier alert

ONE-in-seven drivers dice with death at level crossings every day, shock research shows.

Nearly a third said getting to exams or hospital were the top reasons for not waiting for the half-barriers to rise before driving off .

Network Rail and British Transport Police have now launched a campaign to warn of the dangers.

The track firm, which quizzed 1,613 drivers, said: “Nothing is worth risking your life over, just to save a few minutes of time.” ALL EARS Star Julia Roberts

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