In the Nizhny Novgorod region, a dangerous sequence unfolded when three vehicles crossed a railway crossing after traffic lights prohibited passage, all within a span of seconds. The final car narrowly escaped a collision as a train approached. The incident was captured on a video published by a Telegram channel focused on road accidents and incidents in Nizhny Novgorod.
Security footage shows a line of cars waiting in front of a closed crossing. One driver chooses to bypass the barrier by driving around it in the oncoming lane and continues across the tracks, stopping just beyond the crossing in the resulting traffic jam. Shortly after, a second driver mirrors the move, followed by a third.
As the third vehicle maneuvered onto the rails, a diesel locomotive pulling a freight train arrived at the crossing. The driver of that vehicle managed to clear the crossing moments before a potential collision with the locomotive.
Such actions at level crossings pose grave risks to motorists, pedestrians, and railway workers. Authorities emphasize that ignoring traffic signals at crossings is illegal and dangerous, with severe penalties in many jurisdictions. The incident underscores the critical need for patience, adherence to barriers, and awareness of train schedules, which can be unpredictable in busy corridors. Experts note that trains require significantly longer distances to stop than road vehicles, making any last-second maneuver exceptionally hazardous. Attribution: Road accidents and incidents Nizhny Novgorod.