A white van narrowly avoids being hit by a train at a railway crossing.
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A dramatic moment unfolded as a train collided with a van at a busy level crossing after the vehicle was trapped behind a closing barrier.

Though the driver was fortunate to escape without injury, the van was severely damaged in the crash.

A white van narrowly avoids being hit by a train at a railway crossing.
The van attempts to get ahead of the closing barrierCredit: Malopolska Police
Train colliding with van at a railway crossing.
Despite the driver’s best efforts, the van is hit by the trainCredit: Malopolska Police
Train colliding with van at a railroad crossing.
Pieces of the van are sent flying in the impactCredit: Malopolska Police

This astonishing event was recorded by CCTV at a level crossing in Poland.

The footage reveals an Opel delivery van attempting a last-second dash through the crossing.

Unfortunately, the barriers closed before the van could clear the tracks, leaving it stranded.

The driver desperately tried to free the vehicle before the train’s arrival.

The clip shows the van trying its best to manoeuvre in the tight space so the train might not hit the vehicle.

But before the driver can fully move the van off the tracks, the train arrives, sending shards of the vehicle’s side flying.

The rear of the van is completely ripped off, and the remains are sent hurling around within the confines of the crossing.

This incident took place at a level crossing at Wola Filipowska, just outside Kraków.

Mercifully, the driver survived the stunning collision and was able to leave uninjured.

Malopolska Police have added that no passengers on the train were injured either.

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A spokesperson said: “A very dangerous incident occurred last Friday before 7am at a guarded railway crossing in Wola Filipowska.

“Despite the seemingly serious road accident, the driver of the Opel delivery van was uninjured.

“Passengers and crew on the Świnoujście-Kraków train also reported no health complaints.

“Investigations into the case are ongoing under the supervision of the prosecutor’s office.”

Polish cops released the footage to remind motorists of the dangers at level crossings.

“Failure to follow these rules can result in a tragic accident,” they said.

“A train can appear at any moment – this is no place to take risks.”

White van crossing railroad tracks.
The van attempted to manoeuvre its way to safetyCredit: Malopolska Police
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