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Amazon driver death at rail crossing prompts overhaul call for manual level crossings
An official investigation has determined that an Amazon delivery driver perished after his van entered railway tracks at a manually controlled level crossing.
The incident, which took place in Kent, involved the driver apparently failing to realize the necessity of activating the exit gate beforehand. Safety inspectors have stated that there existed "an obvious risk of further tragedy" at this crossing type. Furthermore, they recommended a comprehensive overhaul of these manually operated crossings, noting that another comparable fatal occurrence remains under investigation.
