[kellyhound]

Metrolinx has released footage showing a car being struck by a GO train at a level crossing in Toronto.

The incident occurred mid-May near the Carl Hall Road rail crossing.

The car is seen approaching the crossing just as protective barriers descend. The car then manoeuvres around the barriers, stopping directly in the path of an oncoming GO train. The vehicle was then struck by the oncoming train.

The driver walked away from the collision without significant injuries.

Metrolinx said it released the footage in hopes the incident would be a cautionary tale for the public.

“Collisions at level crossings are caused by pedestrians, cyclists and drivers who deliberately take risks or make bad decisions by mistake, out of habit or because they’re distracted,” said Martin Gallagher, chief safety officer at Metrolinx.

“Most of these incidents, like the one in the video, are preventable.”

Metrolinx wishes to remind drivers and pedestrians of the following instructions whenever they encounter a level crossing on foot or in a vehicle:

[ride]

Driver was drunk on poutine and Molson.

[kbt3168]

Dumbass

[jenkemplug]

What an idiot

[Grimlyfe]

Why tf did they stop. If you're going to do that at least commit to it and stay on the gas

[sweep100]

Twat