ABUSE: Brickfields FC, Worcester

Brickfields footpath crossing near Worcester has been described by Network Rail asone of the most abused crossing in the West Country area. 35 incidents were reported by drivers in the last year, 18 being linked to tresspass or vandalism. Incidents of children playing 'chicken' with oncoming trains have also been recorded.

Network Rail have deployed operational staff, dubbed 'human scarecrows' to patrol the crossing area during the school half-term holidays.












Photo: Martin Humby, Worcester News

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