This is the shocking moment a man escapes death by just milliseconds after walking across a train crossing in north London.
The unknown member of the public could be seen forcing his way through the barriers at Brimsdown level crossing in Enfield and heading across the track - despite an oncoming train.
The video showed the man only managing to escape with his life just in the nick-of-time shortly before 6pm on May 5 in 2020.
Footage was released by Network Rail to highlight the dangers of attempting to use a level crossing when the barriers are shut.
A spokesperson told the Standard: “This footage shows exactly how dangerous it is to cross at a level crossing when the barriers are down. This person had a very lucky escape. There is simply no excuse for this reckless behaviour.”
Social media users have slammed the man’s carelessness in the comments section.
😱 🎥 Don’t be like this …
— Network Rail (@networkrail) March 29, 2022
🚧 This man risked his life - and the lives of others - at Brimsdown level crossing in London.
Never take a chance on a level crossing and always use it correctly❗#LevelCrossingSafety #CrossWithCare pic.twitter.com/51QqV0HKPg
“I feel so awful for the driver, who will no doubt re-live that moment for many years to come,” one said, among the sea of comments.
Another added: “That guy was a fraction of a second from being burst! I honestly don’t think some people quite understand several tons travelling at that speed will obliterate you in a heartbeat!”
There were 316 near misses with pedestrians at level crossings, the second highest number on record, according to the latest Rail Safety statistics for 2019-20.
There were two pedestrian fatalities at level crossings in the same year.
