'Dangerous' level crossing stops 999 car in its tracks
RESIDENTS claim traffic delays caused by a level crossing pose a "danger to people's lives".
People living close to the crossing on Meadow Lane in Long Eaton say emergency vehicles have been caught in the hold-ups.
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A paramedic vehicle is forced to wait at a closed level crossing on Meadow Lane, Long Eaton.
One incident, involving a paramedic vehicle on March 10, was caught on camera.
Jake Rabjohns, 22, of Meadow Lane, said: "I couldn't believe it when the paramedics got stuck with the rest of us for nearly 15 minutes while we waited."
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Simon Unsworth, 45, also of Meadow Lane, said: "My fear is that one day we'll call for help and delays at the crossings will mean the difference between life and death. These crossings have become a real and significant danger to people's lives."
A spokeswoman for Network Rail said: "Level crossing safety is one of our top priorities and we will investigate this incident.
"We have a 24/7 hotline on 08457 11 41 41 and we urge any member of the public to ring if they have any concerns."
Comments
by digbypatch
Friday, March 15 2013, 4:09PM
“If it was much of an emergency one of the ambulance crew could have walked across the pedestrian crossing and made his way on foot if it was a house that he was trying to get to.
What do people expect! the trains to be stopped to allow the emergency services to get across.”