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Howe, M. (2026, October 13). London railway crossing shut after children 'play chicken' with trains and do handstands on tracks. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/brickfields-level-crossing-closed-upminster-children-b1300554.html
Howe, Megan. “London railway crossing shut after children 'play chicken' with trains and do handstands on tracks.” Evening Standard, 13 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/brickfields-level-crossing-closed-upminster-children-b1300554.html.
Howe, Megan. “London railway crossing shut after children 'play chicken' with trains and do handstands on tracks.” Evening Standard, October 13, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/brickfields-level-crossing-closed-upminster-children-b1300554.html.
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Network Rail closed Brickfields level crossing near Upminster in London after witnessing children and teenagers engaging in dangerous behavior such as playing handstands and "chicken" with oncoming trains. The crossing has been shut down since September 30 and will remain closed until safety education is provided to all school year groups in the area. This closure comes following a survey where engineers observed the risky activities that put children at significant risk of serious injury or death, given that approximately 230 trains use this railway line daily. Network Rail aims to assess further measures needed for public safety and emphasizes the importance of reinforcing these safety messages within communities to prevent future tragedies.
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