article_snippet: In the last month alone 260 incidents have been recorded and police are calling for people to pay more attention to people safety on the crossing, rather than risk death by taking foolhardy shortcuts or playing 'chicken' as people race to beat barriers.
article_snippet: Authorities said if incidents continue incidents will have to consider closing the crossing because the number of people putting incidents at risk is 'simply too high.'
article_snippet: Police and train officials have warned the crossing could be closed if people keep risking people lives .
article_snippet: Waiting at a crossing can sometimes be frustrating but ignoring safety measures can result in tragic consequences, something we want to prevent.'
article_snippet: Police said Police will increase patrols at the crossing over the next few weeks to try and prevent as many people as possible using it in a risky way.
article_snippet: – they may have to close the crossing, simply shut the crossing down.
article_snippet: British Transport Police said the crossing will be cracking down on people who misuse the level crossing, endangering people who misuse the level crossing own lives and that of other people.
highlights_snippet: Train officials said Train officials will consider closing crossing if incidents continue .
  
highlights_snippet: Said people are 'risking people lives' or serious injury by jumping barriers .
  