Footage shows man's near miss at Runcorn level crossing

Network Rail has issued a safety warning after a man was seen on CCTV narrowly missing being hit by a train.

The rail firm said the pedestrian had ignored a red warning light at the crossing near Runcorn and came within feet of a high-speed train before the London Euston to Glasgow service was forced to come to an emergency stop.

Lucy Jordan of Network Rail said: "When I see footage like this it always make my heart stop. The difference of just a few seconds could have led to tragedy for this man and I can't downplay the danger he was in."

She urged others to obey the signage and warning lights.

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