CCTV footage of a woman falling under a train has been released as part of a campaign by British police to warn of the dangers of being drunk on station platforms.
The video shows the woman getting off a train at Barnsley station, in South Yorkshire, and immediately stumbling backwards before falling between the train and platform.
British Transport Police said the incident happened earlier this year. The woman was recovered from the tracks very
quickly and taken to hospital with cuts and bruises. Trains were delayed for 20 minutes.
Inspector Graham Bridges said the woman was lucky to only end up with a few minor injuries.
“Over the Christmas and new year period, we will have an increase of high-profile patrols by officers at stations to reassure rail staff and passengers and make them feel safe.
“We understand that at this time of year, with Christmas fast approaching, people will be out at parties and will be consuming alcohol. “We certainly do not want to spoil this and would simply ask that anyone drinking alcohol does so responsibly.”
PA