British Transport Police warn of danger after teenage girls seen on track
British Transport Police officers were called to Litlington level crossing after it was reported that two teenage girls were playing on the tracks.
Unfortunately, they were no longer there upon arrival which deprived the officers of the chance to explain the dangers of the railway to them.
A spokesperson for BTP said: “Hundreds of people each year unintentionally take on the railway and lose.
“The railway’s full of hidden dangers. If you’re not hit by an unexpected train, you’ll be hit by the lethal current in rails and power lines.
“You will be killed or left with catastrophic, life-changing injuries and your friends and family will be left with the brutal consequences. Everyone loses when you underestimate this opponent. Everyone loses when you step on the track.”
Network Rail has launched a campaign, YouVsTrain, aimed at teaching children about the dangers of trespassing on the railway system. It also has the backing of the English Football League Trust.
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