This is an interesting story, I wonder how this happens!!

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Two words.
1. Chicken
2. George

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5 words - stupid driver ignoring red lights!

As above. Probably forgot he had the caravan on the back whilst thinking there was enough room to squeeze behind the forward car thus not having to wait!! (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
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The Network Rail spokeswoman said an engineer was en route to the incident,...

Surely raising the barrier again (perhaps with the assistance of the driver making sure it's free) would have sufficed?  Freelander 2 2007 TD4 Manual HSE Tambora Flame
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There was an incident in the centre of Poole a few years ago. There is a level crossing that goes across the main shopping street, a young boy was waiting with his parents and had his arms across the barrier and his feet were on the bottom of the fence below the barrier when the barrier lifted. According to the local paper he ended up trapped 15 feet up in the air and a couple of soldiers managed to climb up and grab him to stop him falling. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
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I know the crossing you mean. I've observed previously how more people seem to cross it the minute the lights come on than at any other time!  Freelander 2 2007 TD4 Manual HSE Tambora Flame
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Feckless Vanning idiot At work
At home

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winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

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The Network Rail spokeswoman said an engineer was en route to the incident,...

Surely raising the barrier again (perhaps with the assistance of the driver making sure it's free) would have sufficed?

If it was only that simple The barriers must be checked for damage. Before raising it must be deemed to be safe. A full investigation must take place as public safety was at risk.

Perhaps it was a caravan towing "Train"ing exercise??