Death at Level-Crossings Two lives were lost in the collision
between an express train 'and a 'lorry' at a level-crossing near Broxbourne last Tuesday, and many passengers in the coaches behind were extremely fortunate in escaping without serious injuries. In the course of the year no fewer than It persons have been killed in accidents at level-crossings. This may be a small number compared with the total of the fatalities on the road ; but it should be borne in mind that all of -these were preventible. When we consider the vast sums of money that are poured out in providing good going for motorists on the roads the least that can be done is.to spend some of it in avoiding death-traps. All level-crossings ought to be abolished. The roads should be carried over the railways by bridges or under them by tunnels. Here is a piece of constructive work that should be undertaken without delay.
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